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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.04, 3,003.04 and 1,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.04, 3,003.04 and 1,027.60 is: 1,541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.04 : 3,003.04 = 1,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.04/3,003.04 = 1,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.04x = 3,003.04 × 1,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.04x = 3,085,923.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,923.90/2,002.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.39

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