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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.14, 3,003.92 and 1,180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.14, 3,003.92 and 1,180.01 is: 1,771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.14 : 3,003.92 = 1,180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.14/3,003.92 = 1,180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.14x = 3,003.92 × 1,180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.14x = 3,544,655.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,655.64/2,001.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.32

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