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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.05, 3,003.11 and 1,591.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.05, 3,003.11 and 1,591.47 is: 2,387.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.05 : 3,003.11 = 1,591.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.05/3,003.11 = 1,591.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.05x = 3,003.11 × 1,591.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.05x = 4,779,351.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,351.51/2,002.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.23

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