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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.96, 2,776.61 and 1,161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.96, 2,776.61 and 1,161.33 is: 1,602.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.96 : 2,776.61 = 1,161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.96/2,776.61 = 1,161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.96x = 2,776.61 × 1,161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.96x = 3,224,546.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,546.61/2,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.69

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