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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.36, 3,003.12 and 1,514.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.36, 3,003.12 and 1,514.28 is: 2,272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.36 : 3,003.12 = 1,514.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.36/3,003.12 = 1,514.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.36x = 3,003.12 × 1,514.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.36x = 4,547,564.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,564.55/2,001.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.24

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