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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.59, 3,002.40 and 962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.59, 3,002.40 and 962.40 is: 1,443.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.59 : 3,002.40 = 962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.59/3,002.40 = 962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.59x = 3,002.40 × 962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.59x = 2,889,509.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,509.76/2,001.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.61

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