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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.82, 3,002.76 and 1,353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.82, 3,002.76 and 1,353.04 is: 2,029.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.82 : 3,002.76 = 1,353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.82/3,002.76 = 1,353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.82x = 3,002.76 × 1,353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.82x = 4,062,854.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,854.39/2,001.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.58

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