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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.33, 2,761.77 and 1,117.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.33, 2,761.77 and 1,117.11 is: 1,541.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.33 : 2,761.77 = 1,117.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.33/2,761.77 = 1,117.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.33x = 2,761.77 × 1,117.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.33x = 3,085,200.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,200.88/2,001.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.58

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