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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.46, 2,763.13 and 1,118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.46, 2,763.13 and 1,118.30 is: 1,543.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.46 : 2,763.13 = 1,118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.46/2,763.13 = 1,118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.46x = 2,763.13 × 1,118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.46x = 3,090,008.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,008.28/2,002.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.11

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