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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.77, 3,002.06 and 1,270.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.77, 3,002.06 and 1,270.15 is: 1,905.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.77 : 3,002.06 = 1,270.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.77/3,002.06 = 1,270.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.77x = 3,002.06 × 1,270.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.77x = 3,813,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813,060.16/2,000.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.80

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