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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.68, 3,003.48 and 1,029.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.68, 3,003.48 and 1,029.06 is: 1,543.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.68 : 3,003.48 = 1,029.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.68/3,003.48 = 1,029.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.68x = 3,003.48 × 1,029.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.68x = 3,090,761.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,761.13/2,002.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.31

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