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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.29, 2,763.16 and 1,118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.29, 2,763.16 and 1,118.12 is: 1,543.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.29 : 2,763.16 = 1,118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.29/2,763.16 = 1,118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.29x = 2,763.16 × 1,118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.29x = 3,089,544.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,544.46/2,002.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.01

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