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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.72, 2,764.94 and 1,374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.72, 2,764.94 and 1,374.80 is: 1,897.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.72 : 2,764.94 = 1,374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.72/2,764.94 = 1,374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.72x = 2,764.94 × 1,374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.72x = 3,801,218.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,218.81/2,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.08

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