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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.31, 2,764.31 and 1,118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.31, 2,764.31 and 1,118.97 is: 1,544.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.31 : 2,764.31 = 1,118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.31/2,764.31 = 1,118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.31x = 2,764.31 × 1,118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.31x = 3,093,174.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,174.37/2,003.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.03

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