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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.28, 2,761.40 and 1,162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.28, 2,761.40 and 1,162.08 is: 1,603.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.28 : 2,761.40 = 1,162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.28/2,761.40 = 1,162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.28x = 2,761.40 × 1,162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.28x = 3,208,967.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,967.71/2,001.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.46

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