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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.12, 2,761.61 and 1,161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.12, 2,761.61 and 1,161.96 is: 1,603.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.12 : 2,761.61 = 1,161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.12/2,761.61 = 1,161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.12x = 2,761.61 × 1,161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.12x = 3,208,874.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,874.55/2,001.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.54

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