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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.49, 3,001.69 and 1,125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.49, 3,001.69 and 1,125.39 is: 1,686.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.49 : 3,001.69 = 1,125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.49/3,001.69 = 1,125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.49x = 3,001.69 × 1,125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.49x = 3,378,084.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,084.57/2,002.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.94

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