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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.81, 2,762.49 and 1,162.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.81, 2,762.49 and 1,162.65 is: 1,604.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.81 : 2,762.49 = 1,162.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.81/2,762.49 = 1,162.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.81x = 2,762.49 × 1,162.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.81x = 3,211,809.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,809.00/2,001.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.45

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