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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.52, 2,764.86 and 1,119.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.52, 2,764.86 and 1,119.33 is: 1,544.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.52 : 2,764.86 = 1,119.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.52/2,764.86 = 1,119.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.52x = 2,764.86 × 1,119.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.52x = 3,094,793.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,793.58/2,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.68

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