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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.11, 2,761.85 and 1,161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.11, 2,761.85 and 1,161.82 is: 1,603.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.11 : 2,761.85 = 1,161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.11/2,761.85 = 1,161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.11x = 2,761.85 × 1,161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.11x = 3,208,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,752.95/2,001.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.49

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