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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.73, 3,003.40 and 1,273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.73, 3,003.40 and 1,273.69 is: 1,909.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.73 : 3,003.40 = 1,273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.73/3,003.40 = 1,273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.73x = 3,003.40 × 1,273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.73x = 3,825,400.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,400.55/2,003.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.14

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