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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.57, 2,763.52 and 1,118.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.57, 2,763.52 and 1,118.39 is: 1,543.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.57 : 2,763.52 = 1,118.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.57/2,763.52 = 1,118.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.57x = 2,763.52 × 1,118.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.57x = 3,090,676.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,676.52/2,002.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.36

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