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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.20, 3,002.52 and 904.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.20, 3,002.52 and 904.74 is: 1,357.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.20 : 3,002.52 = 904.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.20/3,002.52 = 904.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.20x = 3,002.52 × 904.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.20x = 2,716,499.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,499.94/2,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.44

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