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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.81, 2,761.29 and 1,443.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.81, 2,761.29 and 1,443.29 is: 1,988.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.81 : 2,761.29 = 1,443.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.81/2,761.29 = 1,443.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.81x = 2,761.29 × 1,443.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.81x = 3,985,328.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985,328.44/2,003.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.88

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