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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.34, 2,761.73 and 1,117.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.34, 2,761.73 and 1,117.19 is: 1,541.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.34 : 2,761.73 = 1,117.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.34/2,761.73 = 1,117.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.34x = 2,761.73 × 1,117.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.34x = 3,085,381.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,381.25/2,001.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.66

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