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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.40, 2,763.78 and 1,207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.40, 2,763.78 and 1,207 is: 1,665.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.40 : 2,763.78 = 1,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.40/2,763.78 = 1,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.40x = 2,763.78 × 1,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.40x = 3,335,882.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,882.46/2,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.11

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