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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.55, 2,763.63 and 1,118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.55, 2,763.63 and 1,118.36 is: 1,543.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.55 : 2,763.63 = 1,118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.55/2,763.63 = 1,118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.55x = 2,763.63 × 1,118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.55x = 3,090,733.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,733.25/2,002.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.40

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