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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.52, 3,002.66 and 1,450.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.52, 3,002.66 and 1,450.09 is: 2,173.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.52 : 3,002.66 = 1,450.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.52/3,002.66 = 1,450.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.52x = 3,002.66 × 1,450.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.52x = 4,354,104.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,104.98/2,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.23

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