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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.34, 3,002.26 and 1,126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.34, 3,002.26 and 1,126.26 is: 1,687.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.34 : 3,002.26 = 1,126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.34/3,002.26 = 1,126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.34x = 3,002.26 × 1,126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.34x = 3,381,325.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,325.35/2,003.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.84

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