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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.60, 3,003.36 and 1,357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.60, 3,003.36 and 1,357.30 is: 2,035.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.60 : 3,003.36 = 1,357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.60/3,003.36 = 1,357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.60x = 3,003.36 × 1,357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.60x = 4,076,460.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,460.53/2,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.58

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