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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.01, 3,118.03 and 1,155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.01, 3,118.03 and 1,155.27 is: 1,730.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.01 : 3,118.03 = 1,155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.01/3,118.03 = 1,155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.01x = 3,118.03 × 1,155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.01x = 3,602,155.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602,155.83/2,082.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.14

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