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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.82, 3,006.45 and 705.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.82, 3,006.45 and 705.66 is: 1,058.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.82 : 3,006.45 = 705.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.82/3,006.45 = 705.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.82x = 3,006.45 × 705.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.82x = 2,121,531.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,531.51/2,003.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.74

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