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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.63, 2,761.92 and 1,117.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.63, 2,761.92 and 1,117.29 is: 1,541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.63 : 2,761.92 = 1,117.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.63/2,761.92 = 1,117.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.63x = 2,761.92 × 1,117.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.63x = 3,085,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,865.60/2,001.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.68

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