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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.63, 3,002.45 and 702.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.63, 3,002.45 and 702.80 is: 1,054.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.63 : 3,002.45 = 702.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.63/3,002.45 = 702.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.63x = 3,002.45 × 702.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.63x = 2,110,103.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,103.33/2,001.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.19

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