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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.36, 3,004.06 and 704.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.36, 3,004.06 and 704.64 is: 1,056.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.36 : 3,004.06 = 704.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.36/3,004.06 = 704.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.36x = 3,004.06 × 704.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.36x = 2,116,780.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,780.84/2,003.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.62

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