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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.56, 3,005.31 and 907.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.56, 3,005.31 and 907.17 is: 1,360.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.56 : 3,005.31 = 907.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.56/3,005.31 = 907.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.56x = 3,005.31 × 907.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.56x = 2,726,327.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,327.07/2,003.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.74

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