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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.89, 3,000.10 and 1,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.89, 3,000.10 and 1,270.16 is: 1,903.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.89 : 3,000.10 = 1,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.89/3,000.10 = 1,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.89x = 3,000.10 × 1,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.89x = 3,810,592.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,592.02/2,001.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.50

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