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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.92, 3,000.32 and 1,077.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.92, 3,000.32 and 1,077.84 is: 1,615.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.92 : 3,000.32 = 1,077.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.92/3,000.32 = 1,077.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.92x = 3,000.32 × 1,077.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.92x = 3,233,864.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,864.91/2,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.38

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