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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.88, 3,007.14 and 705.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.88, 3,007.14 and 705.32 is: 1,058.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.88 : 3,007.14 = 705.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.88/3,007.14 = 705.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.88x = 3,007.14 × 705.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.88x = 2,120,995.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,995.98/2,003.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.44

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