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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.74, 3,006.07 and 687.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.74, 3,006.07 and 687.50 is: 1,031.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.74 : 3,006.07 = 687.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.74/3,006.07 = 687.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.74x = 3,006.07 × 687.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.74x = 2,066,673.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,673.13/2,003.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.41

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