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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.40, 3,002.10 and 1,126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.40, 3,002.10 and 1,126.60 is: 1,689.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.40 : 3,002.10 = 1,126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.40/3,002.10 = 1,126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.40x = 3,002.10 × 1,126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.40x = 3,382,165.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,165.86/2,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.90

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