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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.70, 2,765.02 and 1,152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.70, 2,765.02 and 1,152.89 is: 1,590.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.70 : 2,765.02 = 1,152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.70/2,765.02 = 1,152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.70x = 2,765.02 × 1,152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.70x = 3,187,744.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,744.32/2,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.93

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