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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.73, 2,999.26 and 701.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.73, 2,999.26 and 701.49 is: 1,051.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.73 : 2,999.26 = 701.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.73/2,999.26 = 701.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.73x = 2,999.26 × 701.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.73x = 2,103,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,950.90/2,000.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.59

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