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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.70, 2,763.77 and 1,118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.70, 2,763.77 and 1,118.51 is: 1,543.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.70 : 2,763.77 = 1,118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.70/2,763.77 = 1,118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.70x = 2,763.77 × 1,118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.70x = 3,091,290.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,290.56/2,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.56

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