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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.09, 2,764.28 and 1,118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.09, 2,764.28 and 1,118.89 is: 1,544.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.09 : 2,764.28 = 1,118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.09/2,764.28 = 1,118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.09x = 2,764.28 × 1,118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.09x = 3,092,925.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,925.25/2,003.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.08

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