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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002, 3,002.24 and 961.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002, 3,002.24 and 961.71 is: 1,442.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002 : 3,002.24 = 961.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002/3,002.24 = 961.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002x = 3,002.24 × 961.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002x = 2,887,264.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,264.41/2,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.19

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