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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.68, 3,004.75 and 801.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.68, 3,004.75 and 801.17 is: 1,201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.68 : 3,004.75 = 801.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.68/3,004.75 = 801.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.68x = 3,004.75 × 801.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.68x = 2,407,328.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,328.58/2,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.45

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