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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.21, 2,761.35 and 1,204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.21, 2,761.35 and 1,204.34 is: 1,661.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.21 : 2,761.35 = 1,204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.21/2,761.35 = 1,204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.21x = 2,761.35 × 1,204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.21x = 3,325,604.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325,604.26/2,001.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.80

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