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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.75, 3,007.23 and 1,182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.75, 3,007.23 and 1,182.72 is: 1,775.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.75 : 3,007.23 = 1,182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.75/3,007.23 = 1,182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.75x = 3,007.23 × 1,182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.75x = 3,556,700.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,700.99/2,003.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.02

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