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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.08, 2,997.06 and 1,181.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.08, 2,997.06 and 1,181.80 is: 1,768.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.08 : 2,997.06 = 1,181.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.08/2,997.06 = 1,181.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.08x = 2,997.06 × 1,181.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.08x = 3,541,925.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,925.51/2,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.24

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