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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.53, 3,003 and 770.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.53, 3,003 and 770.31 is: 1,154.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.53 : 3,003 = 770.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.53/3,003 = 770.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.53x = 3,003 × 770.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.53x = 2,313,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,225.92/2,003.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.58

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