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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.79, 3,004.25 and 907.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.79, 3,004.25 and 907.59 is: 1,360.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.79 : 3,004.25 = 907.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.79/3,004.25 = 907.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.79x = 3,004.25 × 907.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.79x = 2,726,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,622.72/2,003.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.73

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