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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.01, 3,436.65 and 2,001.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.01, 3,436.65 and 2,001.30 is: 3,007.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.01 : 3,436.65 = 2,001.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.01/3,436.65 = 2,001.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.01x = 3,436.65 × 2,001.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.01x = 6,877,767.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,877,767.65/2,287.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.33

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