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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.39, 3,001.06 and 1,168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.39, 3,001.06 and 1,168.73 is: 1,752.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.39 : 3,001.06 = 1,168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.39/3,001.06 = 1,168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.39x = 3,001.06 × 1,168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.39x = 3,507,428.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,428.85/2,001.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.50

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