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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.42, 3,002.13 and 702.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.42, 3,002.13 and 702.89 is: 1,054.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.42 : 3,002.13 = 702.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.42/3,002.13 = 702.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.42x = 3,002.13 × 702.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.42x = 2,110,152.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,152.15/2,001.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.33

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