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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.18, 2,760.21 and 1,115.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.18, 2,760.21 and 1,115.96 is: 1,540.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.18 : 2,760.21 = 1,115.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.18/2,760.21 = 1,115.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.18x = 2,760.21 × 1,115.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.18x = 3,080,270.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,270.15/2,000.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.00

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