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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.23, 2,760.29 and 1,116.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.23, 2,760.29 and 1,116.02 is: 1,540.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.23 : 2,760.29 = 1,116.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.23/2,760.29 = 1,116.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.23x = 2,760.29 × 1,116.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.23x = 3,080,538.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,538.85/2,000.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.09

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