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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.17, 3,002.62 and 1,075.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.17, 3,002.62 and 1,075.65 is: 1,613.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.17 : 3,002.62 = 1,075.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.17/3,002.62 = 1,075.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.17x = 3,002.62 × 1,075.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.17x = 3,229,768.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,768.20/2,001.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.94

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