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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.92, 3,019.83 and 1,990.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.92, 3,019.83 and 1,990.44 is: 3,001.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.92 : 3,019.83 = 1,990.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.92/3,019.83 = 1,990.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.92x = 3,019.83 × 1,990.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.92x = 6,010,790.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,010,790.43/2,002.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.01

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