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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.52, 3,003.26 and 1,136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.52, 3,003.26 and 1,136.01 is: 1,702.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.52 : 3,003.26 = 1,136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.52/3,003.26 = 1,136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.52x = 3,003.26 × 1,136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.52x = 3,411,727.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,727.71/2,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.87

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