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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.26, 3,002.62 and 1,384.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.26, 3,002.62 and 1,384.09 is: 2,075.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.26 : 3,002.62 = 1,384.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.26/3,002.62 = 1,384.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.26x = 3,002.62 × 1,384.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.26x = 4,155,889.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,889.40/2,002.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.60

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