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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.93, 3,005.89 and 1,143.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.93, 3,005.89 and 1,143.71 is: 1,715.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.93 : 3,005.89 = 1,143.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.93/3,005.89 = 1,143.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.93x = 3,005.89 × 1,143.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.93x = 3,437,866.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,866.45/2,003.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.56

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