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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.36, 3,001.41 and 1,181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.36, 3,001.41 and 1,181.02 is: 1,770.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.36 : 3,001.41 = 1,181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.36/3,001.41 = 1,181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.36x = 3,001.41 × 1,181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.36x = 3,544,705.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,705.80/2,002.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.27

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