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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.08, 2,764.10 and 1,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.08, 2,764.10 and 1,257 is: 1,734.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.08 : 2,764.10 = 1,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.08/2,764.10 = 1,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.08x = 2,764.10 × 1,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.08x = 3,474,473.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,473.70/2,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.57

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