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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.82, 2,764.98 and 1,415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.82, 2,764.98 and 1,415.16 is: 1,952.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.82 : 2,764.98 = 1,415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.82/2,764.98 = 1,415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.82x = 2,764.98 × 1,415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.82x = 3,912,889.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,889.10/2,003.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.71

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