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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.11, 2,759.95 and 1,161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.11, 2,759.95 and 1,161.09 is: 1,602.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.11 : 2,759.95 = 1,161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.11/2,759.95 = 1,161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.11x = 2,759.95 × 1,161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.11x = 3,204,550.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,550.35/2,000.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.19

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