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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.64, 3,000.60 and 1,385.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.64, 3,000.60 and 1,385.70 is: 2,075.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.64 : 3,000.60 = 1,385.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.64/3,000.60 = 1,385.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.64x = 3,000.60 × 1,385.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.64x = 4,157,931.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,931.42/2,003.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.19

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