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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.28, 2,762.88 and 1,117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.28, 2,762.88 and 1,117.94 is: 1,542.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.28 : 2,762.88 = 1,117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.28/2,762.88 = 1,117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.28x = 2,762.88 × 1,117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.28x = 3,088,734.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,734.07/2,002.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.61

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