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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.03, 2,762.71 and 1,338.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.03, 2,762.71 and 1,338.73 is: 1,846.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.03 : 2,762.71 = 1,338.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.03/2,762.71 = 1,338.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.03x = 2,762.71 × 1,338.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.03x = 3,698,512.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,512.50/2,003.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.46

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