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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.91, 2,762.19 and 1,162.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.91, 2,762.19 and 1,162.13 is: 1,603.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.91 : 2,762.19 = 1,162.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.91/2,762.19 = 1,162.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.91x = 2,762.19 × 1,162.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.91x = 3,210,023.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,023.86/2,001.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.48

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