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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001, 3,002 and 1,076.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001, 3,002 and 1,076.16 is: 1,614.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001 : 3,002 = 1,076.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001/3,002 = 1,076.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001x = 3,002 × 1,076.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001x = 3,230,632.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,632.32/2,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.51

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