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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.01, 2,775.13 and 1,171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.01, 2,775.13 and 1,171.76 is: 1,616.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.01 : 2,775.13 = 1,171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.01/2,775.13 = 1,171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.01x = 2,775.13 × 1,171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.01x = 3,251,769.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,769.52/2,011.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.99

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