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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.68, 2,763.78 and 1,118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.68, 2,763.78 and 1,118.56 is: 1,543.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.68 : 2,763.78 = 1,118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.68/2,763.78 = 1,118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.68x = 2,763.78 × 1,118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.68x = 3,091,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,453.76/2,002.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.66

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