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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.08, 3,001.88 and 832.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.08, 3,001.88 and 832.91 is: 1,248.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.08 : 3,001.88 = 832.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.08/3,001.88 = 832.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.08x = 3,001.88 × 832.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.08x = 2,500,282.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,282.94/2,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.84

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