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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.46, 3,004.50 and 704.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.46, 3,004.50 and 704.64 is: 1,056.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.46 : 3,004.50 = 704.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.46/3,004.50 = 704.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.46x = 3,004.50 × 704.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.46x = 2,117,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,090.88/2,003.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.72

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