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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.10, 3,009.63 and 1,992.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.10, 3,009.63 and 1,992.38 is: 2,995.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.10 : 3,009.63 = 1,992.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.10/3,009.63 = 1,992.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.10x = 3,009.63 × 1,992.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.10x = 5,996,326.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,996,326.62/2,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.02

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