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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.18, 2,761.62 and 1,117.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.18, 2,761.62 and 1,117.08 is: 1,541.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.18 : 2,761.62 = 1,117.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.18/2,761.62 = 1,117.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.18x = 2,761.62 × 1,117.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.18x = 3,084,950.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,950.47/2,001.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.57

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