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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.20, 3,001.04 and 903.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.20, 3,001.04 and 903.52 is: 1,354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.20 : 3,001.04 = 903.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.20/3,001.04 = 903.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.20x = 3,001.04 × 903.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.20x = 2,711,499.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,499.66/2,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.94

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