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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.77, 2,763.98 and 1,106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.77, 2,763.98 and 1,106.58 is: 1,527.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.77 : 2,763.98 = 1,106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.77/2,763.98 = 1,106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.77x = 2,763.98 × 1,106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.77x = 3,058,571.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,571.64/2,002.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.17

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