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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.40, 3,002.19 and 904.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.40, 3,002.19 and 904.86 is: 1,358.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.40 : 3,002.19 = 904.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.40/3,002.19 = 904.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.40x = 3,002.19 × 904.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.40x = 2,716,561.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,561.64/2,000.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.01

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