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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.67, 2,761.01 and 1,404.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.67, 2,761.01 and 1,404.36 is: 1,936.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.67 : 2,761.01 = 1,404.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.67/2,761.01 = 1,404.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.67x = 2,761.01 × 1,404.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.67x = 3,877,444.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,444.98/2,002.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.14

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