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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.30, 2,763.49 and 1,163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.30, 2,763.49 and 1,163.54 is: 1,605.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.30 : 2,763.49 = 1,163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.30/2,763.49 = 1,163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.30x = 2,763.49 × 1,163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.30x = 3,215,431.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215,431.15/2,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.87

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