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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.10, 2,763 and 1,117.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.10, 2,763 and 1,117.89 is: 1,542.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.10 : 2,763 = 1,117.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.10/2,763 = 1,117.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.10x = 2,763 × 1,117.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.10x = 3,088,730.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,730.07/2,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.75

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