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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.75, 2,763.74 and 1,163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.75, 2,763.74 and 1,163.59 is: 1,605.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.75 : 2,763.74 = 1,163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.75/2,763.74 = 1,163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.75x = 2,763.74 × 1,163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.75x = 3,215,856.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215,856.23/2,002.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.72

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