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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.04, 3,004.68 and 1,135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.04, 3,004.68 and 1,135.68 is: 1,703.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.04 : 3,004.68 = 1,135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.04/3,004.68 = 1,135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.04x = 3,004.68 × 1,135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.04x = 3,412,354.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,412,354.98/2,003.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.59

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