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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.51, 3,001.77 and 1,349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.51, 3,001.77 and 1,349.88 is: 2,025.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.51 : 3,001.77 = 1,349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.51/3,001.77 = 1,349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.51x = 3,001.77 × 1,349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.51x = 4,052,029.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,029.29/2,000.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.50

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