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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.38, 3,001.68 and 1,026.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.38, 3,001.68 and 1,026.36 is: 1,538.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.38 : 3,001.68 = 1,026.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.38/3,001.68 = 1,026.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.38x = 3,001.68 × 1,026.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.38x = 3,080,804.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,804.28/2,002.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.57

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