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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.84, 2,764.24 and 1,195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.84, 2,764.24 and 1,195.92 is: 1,649.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.84 : 2,764.24 = 1,195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.84/2,764.24 = 1,195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.84x = 2,764.24 × 1,195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.84x = 3,305,809.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,809.90/2,003.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.74

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