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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.99, 2,762.88 and 1,117.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.99, 2,762.88 and 1,117.95 is: 1,542.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.99 : 2,762.88 = 1,117.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.99/2,762.88 = 1,117.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.99x = 2,762.88 × 1,117.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.99x = 3,088,761.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,761.70/2,001.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.85

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