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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.18, 2,764.40 and 1,119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.18, 2,764.40 and 1,119.06 is: 1,544.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.18 : 2,764.40 = 1,119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.18/2,764.40 = 1,119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.18x = 2,764.40 × 1,119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.18x = 3,093,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,529.46/2,003.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.31

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