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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.41, 3,003.21 and 1,014.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.41, 3,003.21 and 1,014.93 is: 1,522.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.41 : 3,003.21 = 1,014.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.41/3,003.21 = 1,014.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.41x = 3,003.21 × 1,014.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.41x = 3,048,047.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,047.93/2,002.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.19

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