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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.33, 3,008.08 and 1,786.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.33, 3,008.08 and 1,786.00 is: 2,681.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.33 : 3,008.08 = 1,786.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.33/3,008.08 = 1,786.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.33x = 3,008.08 × 1,786.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.33x = 5,372,426.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,372,426.21/2,003.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,681.74

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