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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.78, 2,763.70 and 1,118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.78, 2,763.70 and 1,118.67 is: 1,543.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.78 : 2,763.70 = 1,118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.78/2,763.70 = 1,118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.78x = 2,763.70 × 1,118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.78x = 3,091,668.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,668.28/2,002.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.69

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