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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.01, 3,005.60 and 687.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.01, 3,005.60 and 687.62 is: 1,031.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.01 : 3,005.60 = 687.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.01/3,005.60 = 687.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.01x = 3,005.60 × 687.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.01x = 2,066,714.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,714.75/2,004.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.29

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