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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.16, 2,762.96 and 1,118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.16, 2,762.96 and 1,118.11 is: 1,542.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.16 : 2,762.96 = 1,118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.16/2,762.96 = 1,118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.16x = 2,762.96 × 1,118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.16x = 3,089,280.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,280.71/2,002.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.98

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