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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.44, 3,005.76 and 1,419.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.44, 3,005.76 and 1,419.57 is: 2,129.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.44 : 3,005.76 = 1,419.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.44/3,005.76 = 1,419.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.44x = 3,005.76 × 1,419.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.44x = 4,266,871.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,266,871.69/2,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.78

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