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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.00, 2,760.68 and 1,116.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.00, 2,760.68 and 1,116.59 is: 1,540.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.00 : 2,760.68 = 1,116.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.00/2,760.68 = 1,116.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.00x = 2,760.68 × 1,116.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.00x = 3,082,536.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,536.67/2,001.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.50

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