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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.78, 3,003.44 and 1,077.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.78, 3,003.44 and 1,077.02 is: 1,614.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.78 : 3,003.44 = 1,077.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.78/3,003.44 = 1,077.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.78x = 3,003.44 × 1,077.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.78x = 3,234,764.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,764.95/2,003.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.33

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