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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.50, 4,029.41 and 2,001.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.50, 4,029.41 and 2,001.24 is: 2,996.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.50 : 4,029.41 = 2,001.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.50/4,029.41 = 2,001.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.50x = 4,029.41 × 2,001.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.50x = 8,063,821.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,063,821.47/2,691.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.04

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