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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.13, 2,763.52 and 1,257.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.13, 2,763.52 and 1,257.02 is: 1,734.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.13 : 2,763.52 = 1,257.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.13/2,763.52 = 1,257.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.13x = 2,763.52 × 1,257.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.13x = 3,473,793.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,793.31/2,003.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.18

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