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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.53, 2,765.87 and 1,527.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.53, 2,765.87 and 1,527.52 is: 2,108.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.53 : 2,765.87 = 1,527.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.53/2,765.87 = 1,527.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.53x = 2,765.87 × 1,527.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.53x = 4,224,914.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,914.10/2,003.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.74

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