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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.40, 2,997.90 and 1,355.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.40, 2,997.90 and 1,355.40 is: 2,028.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.40 : 2,997.90 = 1,355.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.40/2,997.90 = 1,355.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.40x = 2,997.90 × 1,355.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.40x = 4,063,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063,353.66/2,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.23

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