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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.07, 2,762.82 and 1,162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.07, 2,762.82 and 1,162.80 is: 1,604.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.07 : 2,762.82 = 1,162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.07/2,762.82 = 1,162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.07x = 2,762.82 × 1,162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.07x = 3,212,607.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,607.10/2,002.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.64

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