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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.70, 3,005.55 and 1,347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.70, 3,005.55 and 1,347.60 is: 2,021.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.70 : 3,005.55 = 1,347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.70/3,005.55 = 1,347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.70x = 3,005.55 × 1,347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.70x = 4,050,279.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,279.18/2,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.40

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