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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.50, 3,003.44 and 704.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.50, 3,003.44 and 704.26 is: 1,055.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.50 : 3,003.44 = 704.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.50/3,003.44 = 704.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.50x = 3,003.44 × 704.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.50x = 2,115,202.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,202.65/2,003.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.75

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