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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.71, 2,766.19 and 1,341.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.71, 2,766.19 and 1,341.69 is: 1,852.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.71 : 2,766.19 = 1,341.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.71/2,766.19 = 1,341.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.71x = 2,766.19 × 1,341.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.71x = 3,711,369.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711,369.46/2,003.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.25

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