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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.12, 3,001.68 and 684.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.12, 3,001.68 and 684.80 is: 1,027.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.12 : 3,001.68 = 684.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.12/3,001.68 = 684.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.12x = 3,001.68 × 684.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.12x = 2,055,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,550.46/2,001.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.20

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