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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.45, 3,003.73 and 1,181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.45, 3,003.73 and 1,181.32 is: 1,772.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.45 : 3,003.73 = 1,181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.45/3,003.73 = 1,181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.45x = 3,003.73 × 1,181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.45x = 3,548,366.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,366.32/2,002.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.01

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