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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.91, 2,762.69 and 1,117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.91, 2,762.69 and 1,117.77 is: 1,542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.91 : 2,762.69 = 1,117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.91/2,762.69 = 1,117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.91x = 2,762.69 × 1,117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.91x = 3,088,052.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,052.00/2,001.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.55

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