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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.18, 2,762.97 and 1,117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.18, 2,762.97 and 1,117.96 is: 1,542.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.18 : 2,762.97 = 1,117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.18/2,762.97 = 1,117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.18x = 2,762.97 × 1,117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.18x = 3,088,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,889.94/2,002.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.76

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