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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.95, 2,762.66 and 1,117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.95, 2,762.66 and 1,117.76 is: 1,542.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.95 : 2,762.66 = 1,117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.95/2,762.66 = 1,117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.95x = 2,762.66 × 1,117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.95x = 3,087,985.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087,985.25/2,001.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.49

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