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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.96, 2,763.96 and 1,217.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.96, 2,763.96 and 1,217.45 is: 1,679.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.96 : 2,763.96 = 1,217.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.96/2,763.96 = 1,217.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.96x = 2,763.96 × 1,217.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.96x = 3,364,969.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,969.28/2,003.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.16

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