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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.09, 2,762.98 and 1,117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.09, 2,762.98 and 1,117.93 is: 1,542.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.09 : 2,762.98 = 1,117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.09/2,762.98 = 1,117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.09x = 2,762.98 × 1,117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.09x = 3,088,818.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,818.23/2,002.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.80

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