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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.23, 3,001.70 and 701.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.23, 3,001.70 and 701.71 is: 1,053.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.23 : 3,001.70 = 701.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.23/3,001.70 = 701.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.23x = 3,001.70 × 701.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.23x = 2,106,322.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106,322.91/2,000.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.04

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