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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.52, 3,007.12 and 1,017.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.52, 3,007.12 and 1,017.03 is: 1,526.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.52 : 3,007.12 = 1,017.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.52/3,007.12 = 1,017.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.52x = 3,007.12 × 1,017.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.52x = 3,058,331.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,331.25/2,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.48

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