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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.60, 3,002.02 and 848.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.60, 3,002.02 and 848.16 is: 1,272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.60 : 3,002.02 = 848.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.60/3,002.02 = 848.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.60x = 3,002.02 × 848.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.60x = 2,546,193.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,193.28/2,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.08

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