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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.91, 2,761.90 and 1,162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.91, 2,761.90 and 1,162.51 is: 1,603.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.91 : 2,761.90 = 1,162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.91/2,761.90 = 1,162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.91x = 2,761.90 × 1,162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.91x = 3,210,736.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,736.37/2,001.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.84

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