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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.54, 2,762.56 and 1,301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.54, 2,762.56 and 1,301.70 is: 1,796.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.54 : 2,762.56 = 1,301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.54/2,762.56 = 1,301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.54x = 2,762.56 × 1,301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.54x = 3,596,024.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,024.35/2,001.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.63

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