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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.42, 2,764.76 and 1,119.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.42, 2,764.76 and 1,119.23 is: 1,544.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.42 : 2,764.76 = 1,119.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.42/2,764.76 = 1,119.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.42x = 2,764.76 × 1,119.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.42x = 3,094,391.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,391.31/2,003.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.55

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