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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.77, 2,763.56 and 1,118.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.77, 2,763.56 and 1,118.61 is: 1,543.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.77 : 2,763.56 = 1,118.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.77/2,763.56 = 1,118.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.77x = 2,763.56 × 1,118.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.77x = 3,091,348.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,348.65/2,002.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.54

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