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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.66, 3,001.80 and 595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.66, 3,001.80 and 595.68 is: 893.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.66 : 3,001.80 = 595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.66/3,001.80 = 595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.66x = 3,001.80 × 595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.66x = 1,788,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,112.22/2,001.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.31

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