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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.10, 3,003.41 and 686.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.10, 3,003.41 and 686.11 is: 1,029.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.10 : 3,003.41 = 686.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.10/3,003.41 = 686.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.10x = 3,003.41 × 686.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.10x = 2,060,669.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,669.64/2,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.25

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