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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.03, 2,761.26 and 1,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.03, 2,761.26 and 1,204.40 is: 1,661.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.03 : 2,761.26 = 1,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.03/2,761.26 = 1,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.03x = 2,761.26 × 1,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.03x = 3,325,647.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325,647.74/2,001.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.97

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