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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.07, 2,762.85 and 1,105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.07, 2,762.85 and 1,105.86 is: 1,526.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.07 : 2,762.85 = 1,105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.07/2,762.85 = 1,105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.07x = 2,762.85 × 1,105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.07x = 3,055,325.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055,325.30/2,002.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.08

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