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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.61, 2,762.37 and 1,105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.61, 2,762.37 and 1,105.52 is: 1,525.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.61 : 2,762.37 = 1,105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.61/2,762.37 = 1,105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.61x = 2,762.37 × 1,105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.61x = 3,053,855.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,855.28/2,001.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.70

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