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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.89, 3,001.24 and 1,416.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.89, 3,001.24 and 1,416.72 is: 2,125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.89 : 3,001.24 = 1,416.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.89/3,001.24 = 1,416.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.89x = 3,001.24 × 1,416.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.89x = 4,251,901.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,901.73/2,000.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,125.01

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