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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.06, 4,063.62 and 2,001.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.06, 4,063.62 and 2,001.62 is: 2,761.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.06 : 4,063.62 = 2,001.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.06/4,063.62 = 2,001.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.06x = 4,063.62 × 2,001.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.06x = 8,133,823.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,133,823.06/2,945.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.85

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