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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.67, 2,764.87 and 1,119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.67, 2,764.87 and 1,119.56 is: 1,544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.67 : 2,764.87 = 1,119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.67/2,764.87 = 1,119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.67x = 2,764.87 × 1,119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.67x = 3,095,421.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,421.23/2,003.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.88

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