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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.38, 3,005.77 and 1,775.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.38, 3,005.77 and 1,775.12 is: 2,663.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.38 : 3,005.77 = 1,775.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.38/3,005.77 = 1,775.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.38x = 3,005.77 × 1,775.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.38x = 5,335,602.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,335,602.44/2,003.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.30

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