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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.82, 3,007.20 and 706.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.82, 3,007.20 and 706.27 is: 1,059.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.82 : 3,007.20 = 706.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.82/3,007.20 = 706.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.82x = 3,007.20 × 706.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.82x = 2,123,895.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,895.14/2,004.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.39

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