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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.07, 2,761.78 and 1,647.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.07, 2,761.78 and 1,647.75 is: 2,271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.07 : 2,761.78 = 1,647.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.07/2,761.78 = 1,647.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.07x = 2,761.78 × 1,647.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.07x = 4,550,723.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550,723.00/2,003.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,271.87

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