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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.72, 3,006.03 and 705.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.72, 3,006.03 and 705.20 is: 1,057.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.72 : 3,006.03 = 705.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.72/3,006.03 = 705.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.72x = 3,006.03 × 705.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.72x = 2,119,837.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,837.33/2,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.95

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