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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.46, 2,999.68 and 1,344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.46, 2,999.68 and 1,344.42 is: 2,012.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.46 : 2,999.68 = 1,344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.46/2,999.68 = 1,344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.46x = 2,999.68 × 1,344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.46x = 4,032,829.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,829.79/2,003.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.93

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