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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.48, 2,766.08 and 1,375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.48, 2,766.08 and 1,375.06 is: 1,898.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.48 : 2,766.08 = 1,375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.48/2,766.08 = 1,375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.48x = 2,766.08 × 1,375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.48x = 3,803,525.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803,525.96/2,003.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.46

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