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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.08, 2,764.38 and 1,329.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.08, 2,764.38 and 1,329.73 is: 1,835.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.08 : 2,764.38 = 1,329.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.08/2,764.38 = 1,329.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.08x = 2,764.38 × 1,329.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.08x = 3,675,879.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,879.02/2,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.11

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