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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.04, 2,764.35 and 1,118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.04, 2,764.35 and 1,118.88 is: 1,544.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.04 : 2,764.35 = 1,118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.04/2,764.35 = 1,118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.04x = 2,764.35 × 1,118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.04x = 3,092,975.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,975.93/2,003.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.14

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