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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.66, 2,760.91 and 1,161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.66, 2,760.91 and 1,161.54 is: 1,602.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.66 : 2,760.91 = 1,161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.66/2,760.91 = 1,161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.66x = 2,760.91 × 1,161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.66x = 3,206,907.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,907.40/2,000.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.92

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