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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.87, 2,763.93 and 1,164.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.87, 2,763.93 and 1,164.05 is: 1,606.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.87 : 2,763.93 = 1,164.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.87/2,763.93 = 1,164.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.87x = 2,763.93 × 1,164.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.87x = 3,217,333.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217,333.08/2,002.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.37

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