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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.82, 3,001.83 and 1,177.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.82, 3,001.83 and 1,177.35 is: 1,766.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.82 : 3,001.83 = 1,177.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.82/3,001.83 = 1,177.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.82x = 3,001.83 × 1,177.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.82x = 3,534,204.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,204.55/2,000.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.38

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