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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.55, 3,005.30 and 907.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.55, 3,005.30 and 907.14 is: 1,360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.55 : 3,005.30 = 907.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.55/3,005.30 = 907.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.55x = 3,005.30 × 907.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.55x = 2,726,223.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,223.31/2,003.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.70

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