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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.03, 2,761.32 and 1,116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.03, 2,761.32 and 1,116.96 is: 1,541.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.03 : 2,761.32 = 1,116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.03/2,761.32 = 1,116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.03x = 2,761.32 × 1,116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.03x = 3,084,283.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,283.99/2,001.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.35

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