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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.66, 2,763.22 and 1,162.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.66, 2,763.22 and 1,162.89 is: 1,604.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.66 : 2,763.22 = 1,162.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.66/2,763.22 = 1,162.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.66x = 2,763.22 × 1,162.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.66x = 3,213,320.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,320.91/2,002.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.53

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