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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.42, 2,764.78 and 1,119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.42, 2,764.78 and 1,119.20 is: 1,544.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.42 : 2,764.78 = 1,119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.42/2,764.78 = 1,119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.42x = 2,764.78 × 1,119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.42x = 3,094,341.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,341.78/2,003.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.53

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