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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.98, 2,762.76 and 1,117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.98, 2,762.76 and 1,117.76 is: 1,542.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.98 : 2,762.76 = 1,117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.98/2,762.76 = 1,117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.98x = 2,762.76 × 1,117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.98x = 3,088,102.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,102.62/2,001.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.52

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