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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.67, 2,762.36 and 1,117.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.67, 2,762.36 and 1,117.65 is: 1,542.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.67 : 2,762.36 = 1,117.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.67/2,762.36 = 1,117.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.67x = 2,762.36 × 1,117.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.67x = 3,087,351.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087,351.65/2,001.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.39

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