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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.10, 3,001.55 and 846.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.10, 3,001.55 and 846.90 is: 1,269.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.10 : 3,001.55 = 846.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.10/3,001.55 = 846.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.10x = 3,001.55 × 846.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.10x = 2,542,012.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,012.70/2,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.67

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