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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.94, 2,762.83 and 1,162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.94, 2,762.83 and 1,162.90 is: 1,604.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.94 : 2,762.83 = 1,162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.94/2,762.83 = 1,162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.94x = 2,762.83 × 1,162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.94x = 3,212,895.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,895.01/2,001.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.89

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