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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.57, 3,002.79 and 685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.57, 3,002.79 and 685.44 is: 1,028.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.57 : 3,002.79 = 685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.57/3,002.79 = 685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.57x = 3,002.79 × 685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.57x = 2,058,232.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,232.38/2,001.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.31

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