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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.54, 3,000.44 and 1,223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.54, 3,000.44 and 1,223.92 is: 1,832.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.54 : 3,000.44 = 1,223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.54/3,000.44 = 1,223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.54x = 3,000.44 × 1,223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.54x = 3,672,298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,298.52/2,003.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.91

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