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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.18, 3,003.18 and 702.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.18, 3,003.18 and 702.66 is: 1,054.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.18 : 3,003.18 = 702.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.18/3,003.18 = 702.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.18x = 3,003.18 × 702.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.18x = 2,110,214.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,214.46/2,001.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.49

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