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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.94, 2,765.34 and 1,165.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.94, 2,765.34 and 1,165.05 is: 1,607.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.94 : 2,765.34 = 1,165.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.94/2,765.34 = 1,165.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.94x = 2,765.34 × 1,165.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.94x = 3,221,759.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,759.37/2,003.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.71

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