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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.35, 3,001.69 and 906.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.35, 3,001.69 and 906.12 is: 1,358.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.35 : 3,001.69 = 906.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.35/3,001.69 = 906.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.35x = 3,001.69 × 906.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.35x = 2,719,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,892.48/2,002.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.35

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