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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.96, 3,003.03 and 1,451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.96, 3,003.03 and 1,451.52 is: 2,177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.96 : 3,003.03 = 1,451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.96/3,003.03 = 1,451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.96x = 3,003.03 × 1,451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.96x = 4,358,958.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,958.11/2,001.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.35

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