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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.67, 2,765.12 and 1,217.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.67, 2,765.12 and 1,217.25 is: 1,679.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.67 : 2,765.12 = 1,217.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.67/2,765.12 = 1,217.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.67x = 2,765.12 × 1,217.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.67x = 3,365,836.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,836.23/2,003.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.84

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