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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.20, 2,763.50 and 1,163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.20, 2,763.50 and 1,163.50 is: 1,605.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.20 : 2,763.50 = 1,163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.20/2,763.50 = 1,163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.20x = 2,763.50 × 1,163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.20x = 3,215,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215,332.25/2,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.90

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