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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.79, 2,763.96 and 1,106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.79, 2,763.96 and 1,106.52 is: 1,527.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.79 : 2,763.96 = 1,106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.79/2,763.96 = 1,106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.79x = 2,763.96 × 1,106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.79x = 3,058,377.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,377.02/2,002.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.06

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