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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.47, 3,003.06 and 1,840.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.47, 3,003.06 and 1,840.01 is: 2,760.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.47 : 3,003.06 = 1,840.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.47/3,003.06 = 1,840.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.47x = 3,003.06 × 1,840.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.47x = 5,525,660.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,525,660.43/2,001.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.80

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