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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.28, 3,002.22 and 702.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.28, 3,002.22 and 702.40 is: 1,053.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.28 : 3,002.22 = 702.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.28/3,002.22 = 702.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.28x = 3,002.22 × 702.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.28x = 2,108,759.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,759.33/2,001.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.71

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