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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.32, 3,080.57 and 2,003.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.32, 3,080.57 and 2,003.76 is: 2,988.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.32 : 3,080.57 = 2,003.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.32/3,080.57 = 2,003.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.32x = 3,080.57 × 2,003.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.32x = 6,172,712.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,172,712.92/2,065.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,988.74

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