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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.44, 2,764.71 and 1,119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.44, 2,764.71 and 1,119.40 is: 1,544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.44 : 2,764.71 = 1,119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.44/2,764.71 = 1,119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.44x = 2,764.71 × 1,119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.44x = 3,094,816.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,816.37/2,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.75

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