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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.45, 3,002.31 and 685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.45, 3,002.31 and 685.20 is: 1,027.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.45 : 3,002.31 = 685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.45/3,002.31 = 685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.45x = 3,002.31 × 685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.45x = 2,057,182.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,182.81/2,001.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.85

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