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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.35, 3,001.20 and 684.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.35, 3,001.20 and 684.10 is: 1,026.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.35 : 3,001.20 = 684.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.35/3,001.20 = 684.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.35x = 3,001.20 × 684.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.35x = 2,053,120.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,120.92/2,000.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.38

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