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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.04, 2,761.44 and 1,116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.04, 2,761.44 and 1,116.82 is: 1,541.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.04 : 2,761.44 = 1,116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.04/2,761.44 = 1,116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.04x = 2,761.44 × 1,116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.04x = 3,084,031.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,031.42/2,001.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.21

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