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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.47, 3,169.00 and 1,003.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.47, 3,169.00 and 1,003.88 is: 1,504.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.47 : 3,169.00 = 1,003.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.47/3,169.00 = 1,003.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.47x = 3,169.00 × 1,003.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.47x = 3,181,290.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,290.70/2,114.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.54

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