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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.97, 2,761.36 and 1,116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.97, 2,761.36 and 1,116.79 is: 1,541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.97 : 2,761.36 = 1,116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.97/2,761.36 = 1,116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.97x = 2,761.36 × 1,116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.97x = 3,083,849.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,849.54/2,000.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.18

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