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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.70, 2,766.09 and 1,554.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.70, 2,766.09 and 1,554.57 is: 2,146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.70 : 2,766.09 = 1,554.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.70/2,766.09 = 1,554.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.70x = 2,766.09 × 1,554.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.70x = 4,300,080.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,080.53/2,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.07

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