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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.53, 2,763.31 and 1,163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.53, 2,763.31 and 1,163.22 is: 1,605.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.53 : 2,763.31 = 1,163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.53/2,763.31 = 1,163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.53x = 2,763.31 × 1,163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.53x = 3,214,334.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,334.55/2,002.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.13

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