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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.80, 3,005.95 and 687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.80, 3,005.95 and 687.20 is: 1,030.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.80 : 3,005.95 = 687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.80/3,005.95 = 687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.80x = 3,005.95 × 687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.80x = 2,065,673.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,673.81/2,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.88

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