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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.08, 3,000.53 and 701.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.08, 3,000.53 and 701.38 is: 1,052.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.08 : 3,000.53 = 701.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.08/3,000.53 = 701.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.08x = 3,000.53 × 701.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.08x = 2,104,511.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,511.73/2,000.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.21

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