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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.80, 3,007.05 and 1,126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.80, 3,007.05 and 1,126.30 is: 1,690.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.80 : 3,007.05 = 1,126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.80/3,007.05 = 1,126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.80x = 3,007.05 × 1,126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.80x = 3,386,840.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,840.42/2,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.21

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