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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.10, 3,002.70 and 1,313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.10, 3,002.70 and 1,313.60 is: 1,970.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.10 : 3,002.70 = 1,313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.10/3,002.70 = 1,313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.10x = 3,002.70 × 1,313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.10x = 3,944,346.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,346.72/2,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.10

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