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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.31, 2,764.58 and 1,119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.31, 2,764.58 and 1,119.20 is: 1,544.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.31 : 2,764.58 = 1,119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.31/2,764.58 = 1,119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.31x = 2,764.58 × 1,119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.31x = 3,094,098.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,098.52/2,003.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.49

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