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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.75, 2,762.42 and 1,105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.75, 2,762.42 and 1,105.49 is: 1,525.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.75 : 2,762.42 = 1,105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.75/2,762.42 = 1,105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.75x = 2,762.42 × 1,105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.75x = 3,053,827.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,827.69/2,001.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.58

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