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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.60, 2,763.32 and 1,118.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.60, 2,763.32 and 1,118.29 is: 1,543.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.60 : 2,763.32 = 1,118.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.60/2,763.32 = 1,118.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.60x = 2,763.32 × 1,118.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.60x = 3,090,187.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,187.53/2,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.09

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