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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.77, 3,005.55 and 705.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.77, 3,005.55 and 705.19 is: 1,057.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.77 : 3,005.55 = 705.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.77/3,005.55 = 705.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.77x = 3,005.55 × 705.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.77x = 2,119,483.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,483.80/2,003.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.75

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