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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.75, 3,004.02 and 1,170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.75, 3,004.02 and 1,170.27 is: 1,755.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.75 : 3,004.02 = 1,170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.75/3,004.02 = 1,170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.75x = 3,004.02 × 1,170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.75x = 3,515,514.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,514.49/2,002.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.35

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