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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.23, 2,761.67 and 1,117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.23, 2,761.67 and 1,117.02 is: 1,541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.23 : 2,761.67 = 1,117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.23/2,761.67 = 1,117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.23x = 2,761.67 × 1,117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.23x = 3,084,840.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,840.62/2,001.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.47

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