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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.81, 3,001.62 and 702.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.81, 3,001.62 and 702.38 is: 1,053.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.81 : 3,001.62 = 702.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.81/3,001.62 = 702.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.81x = 3,001.62 × 702.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.81x = 2,108,277.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,277.86/2,000.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.71

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