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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.05, 3,001.75 and 684.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.05, 3,001.75 and 684.75 is: 1,027.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.05 : 3,001.75 = 684.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.05/3,001.75 = 684.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.05x = 3,001.75 × 684.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.05x = 2,055,448.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,448.31/2,001.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.18

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