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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.06, 3,013.27 and 1,484.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.06, 3,013.27 and 1,484.70 is: 2,235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.06 : 3,013.27 = 1,484.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.06/3,013.27 = 1,484.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.06x = 3,013.27 × 1,484.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.06x = 4,473,801.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,801.97/2,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.72

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