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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.98, 3,001.47 and 702.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.98, 3,001.47 and 702.45 is: 1,053.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.98 : 3,001.47 = 702.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.98/3,001.47 = 702.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.98x = 3,001.47 × 702.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.98x = 2,108,374.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,374.34/2,000.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.67

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