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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.86, 2,762.10 and 1,162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.86, 2,762.10 and 1,162.07 is: 1,603.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.86 : 2,762.10 = 1,162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.86/2,762.10 = 1,162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.86x = 2,762.10 × 1,162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.86x = 3,209,739.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,739.74/2,001.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.38

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