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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.09, 2,761.52 and 1,116.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.09, 2,761.52 and 1,116.89 is: 1,541.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.09 : 2,761.52 = 1,116.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.09/2,761.52 = 1,116.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.09x = 2,761.52 × 1,116.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.09x = 3,084,294.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,294.68/2,001.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.31

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