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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.76, 3,001.52 and 702.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.76, 3,001.52 and 702.88 is: 1,053.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.76 : 3,001.52 = 702.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.76/3,001.52 = 702.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.76x = 3,001.52 × 702.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.76x = 2,109,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,708.38/2,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.93

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