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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.50, 2,764.86 and 1,175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.50, 2,764.86 and 1,175.50 is: 1,622.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.50 : 2,764.86 = 1,175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.50/2,764.86 = 1,175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.50x = 2,764.86 × 1,175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.50x = 3,250,092.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,092.93/2,003.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.21

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