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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.40, 3,001.80 and 1,271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.40, 3,001.80 and 1,271.60 is: 1,906.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.40 : 3,001.80 = 1,271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.40/3,001.80 = 1,271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.40x = 3,001.80 × 1,271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.40x = 3,817,088.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,817,088.88/2,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.26

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