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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.96, 3,001.48 and 1,179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.96, 3,001.48 and 1,179.82 is: 1,769.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.96 : 3,001.48 = 1,179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.96/3,001.48 = 1,179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.96x = 3,001.48 × 1,179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.96x = 3,541,191.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,191.13/2,000.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.75

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