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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.88, 3,007.26 and 1,355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.88, 3,007.26 and 1,355.24 is: 2,033.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.88 : 3,007.26 = 1,355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.88/3,007.26 = 1,355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.88x = 3,007.26 × 1,355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.88x = 4,075,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,075,559.04/2,003.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.83

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