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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.04, 2,761.80 and 1,303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.04, 2,761.80 and 1,303.28 is: 1,797.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.04 : 2,761.80 = 1,303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.04/2,761.80 = 1,303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.04x = 2,761.80 × 1,303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.04x = 3,599,398.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,398.70/2,002.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.87

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