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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.20, 2,999.10 and 1,341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.20, 2,999.10 and 1,341.20 is: 2,009.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.20 : 2,999.10 = 1,341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.20/2,999.10 = 1,341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.20x = 2,999.10 × 1,341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.20x = 4,022,392.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,392.92/2,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.99

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