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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.15, 3,035.81 and 2,001.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.15, 3,035.81 and 2,001.95 is: 2,977.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.15 : 3,035.81 = 2,001.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.15/3,035.81 = 2,001.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.15x = 3,035.81 × 2,001.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.15x = 6,077,514.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,077,514.64/2,041.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,977.50

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