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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.50, 3,005.73 and 635.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.50, 3,005.73 and 635.50 is: 953.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.50 : 3,005.73 = 635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.50/3,005.73 = 635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.50x = 3,005.73 × 635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.50x = 1,910,141.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,141.42/2,003.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.40

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