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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.68, 2,762.04 and 1,162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.68, 2,762.04 and 1,162.44 is: 1,604.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.68 : 2,762.04 = 1,162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.68/2,762.04 = 1,162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.68x = 2,762.04 × 1,162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.68x = 3,210,705.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,705.78/2,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.01

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