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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.70, 2,765.10 and 1,342.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.70, 2,765.10 and 1,342.13 is: 1,852.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.70 : 2,765.10 = 1,342.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.70/2,765.10 = 1,342.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.70x = 2,765.10 × 1,342.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.70x = 3,711,122.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711,122.65/2,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.14

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