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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.23, 3,002.90 and 1,027.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.23, 3,002.90 and 1,027.33 is: 1,541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.23 : 3,002.90 = 1,027.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.23/3,002.90 = 1,027.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.23x = 3,002.90 × 1,027.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.23x = 3,084,956.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,956.61/2,001.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.53

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