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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.13, 3,004.94 and 1,236.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.13, 3,004.94 and 1,236.49 is: 1,856.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.13 : 3,004.94 = 1,236.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.13/3,004.94 = 1,236.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.13x = 3,004.94 × 1,236.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.13x = 3,715,578.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,578.26/2,001.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.74

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