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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.27, 2,762.02 and 1,117.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.27, 2,762.02 and 1,117.13 is: 1,541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.27 : 2,762.02 = 1,117.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.27/2,762.02 = 1,117.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.27x = 2,762.02 × 1,117.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.27x = 3,085,526.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,526.13/2,001.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.79

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