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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.31, 2,778.52 and 1,117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.31, 2,778.52 and 1,117.33 is: 1,542.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.31 : 2,778.52 = 1,117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.31/2,778.52 = 1,117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.31x = 2,778.52 × 1,117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.31x = 3,104,516.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,516.11/2,013.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.00

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