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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.24, 2,762.04 and 1,162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.24, 2,762.04 and 1,162.64 is: 1,604.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.24 : 2,762.04 = 1,162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.24/2,762.04 = 1,162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.24x = 2,762.04 × 1,162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.24x = 3,211,258.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,258.19/2,001.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.63

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