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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.18, 3,004.76 and 1,114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.18, 3,004.76 and 1,114.28 is: 1,671.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.18 : 3,004.76 = 1,114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.18/3,004.76 = 1,114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.18x = 3,004.76 × 1,114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.18x = 3,348,123.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348,123.38/2,003.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.41

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