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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.46, 3,005.64 and 704.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.46, 3,005.64 and 704.92 is: 1,057.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.46 : 3,005.64 = 704.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.46/3,005.64 = 704.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.46x = 3,005.64 × 704.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.46x = 2,118,735.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,735.75/2,003.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.54

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