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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.84, 2,763.96 and 1,118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.84, 2,763.96 and 1,118.80 is: 1,543.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.84 : 2,763.96 = 1,118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.84/2,763.96 = 1,118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.84x = 2,763.96 × 1,118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.84x = 3,092,318.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,318.45/2,002.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.97

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