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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.93, 2,761.90 and 1,162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.93, 2,761.90 and 1,162.50 is: 1,603.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.93 : 2,761.90 = 1,162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.93/2,761.90 = 1,162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.93x = 2,761.90 × 1,162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.93x = 3,210,708.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,708.75/2,001.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.81

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