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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.07, 2,995.62 and 1,375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.07, 2,995.62 and 1,375.06 is: 2,058.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.07 : 2,995.62 = 1,375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.07/2,995.62 = 1,375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.07x = 2,995.62 × 1,375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.07x = 4,119,157.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,157.24/2,001.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.48

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