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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.99, 3,001.77 and 1,027.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.99, 3,001.77 and 1,027.56 is: 1,540.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.99 : 3,001.77 = 1,027.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.99/3,001.77 = 1,027.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.99x = 3,001.77 × 1,027.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.99x = 3,084,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,498.78/2,001.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.72

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