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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.60, 2,995.92 and 1,133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.60, 2,995.92 and 1,133.28 is: 1,696.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.60 : 2,995.92 = 1,133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.60/2,995.92 = 1,133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.60x = 2,995.92 × 1,133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.60x = 3,395,216.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,216.22/2,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.25

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