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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.47, 2,763.36 and 1,106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.47, 2,763.36 and 1,106.28 is: 1,526.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.47 : 2,763.36 = 1,106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.47/2,763.36 = 1,106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.47x = 2,763.36 × 1,106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.47x = 3,057,037.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,037.46/2,002.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.63

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