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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.58, 3,006.33 and 963.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.58, 3,006.33 and 963.06 is: 1,445.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.58 : 3,006.33 = 963.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.58/3,006.33 = 963.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.58x = 3,006.33 × 963.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.58x = 2,895,276.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,276.17/2,003.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.05

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