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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.04, 2,997.54 and 1,134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.04, 2,997.54 and 1,134.84 is: 1,700.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.04 : 2,997.54 = 1,134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.04/2,997.54 = 1,134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.04x = 2,997.54 × 1,134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.04x = 3,401,728.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,728.29/2,000.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.83

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