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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.11, 2,764.28 and 1,118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.11, 2,764.28 and 1,118.91 is: 1,544.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.11 : 2,764.28 = 1,118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.11/2,764.28 = 1,118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.11x = 2,764.28 × 1,118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.11x = 3,092,980.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,980.53/2,003.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.09

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