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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.94, 2,761.26 and 1,116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.94, 2,761.26 and 1,116.90 is: 1,541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.94 : 2,761.26 = 1,116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.94/2,761.26 = 1,116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.94x = 2,761.26 × 1,116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.94x = 3,084,051.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,051.29/2,000.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.30

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