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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.38, 2,764.73 and 1,119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.38, 2,764.73 and 1,119.34 is: 1,544.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.38 : 2,764.73 = 1,119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.38/2,764.73 = 1,119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.38x = 2,764.73 × 1,119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.38x = 3,094,660.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,660.37/2,003.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.72

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