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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.27, 2,763.12 and 1,118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.27, 2,763.12 and 1,118.07 is: 1,542.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.27 : 2,763.12 = 1,118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.27/2,763.12 = 1,118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.27x = 2,763.12 × 1,118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.27x = 3,089,361.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,361.58/2,002.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.93

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