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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.51, 3,003.72 and 1,175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.51, 3,003.72 and 1,175.32 is: 1,762.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.51 : 3,003.72 = 1,175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.51/3,003.72 = 1,175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.51x = 3,003.72 × 1,175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.51x = 3,530,338.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530,338.15/2,002.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.96

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