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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.60, 3,005.04 and 705.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.60, 3,005.04 and 705.08 is: 1,057.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.60 : 3,005.04 = 705.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.60/3,005.04 = 705.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.60x = 3,005.04 × 705.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.60x = 2,118,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,793.60/2,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.49

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