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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.02, 2,994.44 and 1,753.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.02, 2,994.44 and 1,753.56 is: 2,624.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.02 : 2,994.44 = 1,753.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.02/2,994.44 = 1,753.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.02x = 2,994.44 × 1,753.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.02x = 5,250,921.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,250,921.44/2,001.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.13

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