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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.31, 2,763.86 and 1,217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.31, 2,763.86 and 1,217.07 is: 1,679.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.31 : 2,763.86 = 1,217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.31/2,763.86 = 1,217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.31x = 2,763.86 × 1,217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.31x = 3,363,805.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,805.00/2,003.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.12

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