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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.05, 2,761.77 and 1,162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.05, 2,761.77 and 1,162.29 is: 1,604.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.05 : 2,761.77 = 1,162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.05/2,761.77 = 1,162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.05x = 2,761.77 × 1,162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.05x = 3,209,977.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,977.65/2,001.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.15

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