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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.76, 3,005.70 and 705.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.76, 3,005.70 and 705.27 is: 1,057.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.76 : 3,005.70 = 705.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.76/3,005.70 = 705.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.76x = 3,005.70 × 705.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.76x = 2,119,830.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,830.04/2,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.93

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