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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.12, 3,004.92 and 1,028.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.12, 3,004.92 and 1,028.96 is: 1,543.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.12 : 3,004.92 = 1,028.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.12/3,004.92 = 1,028.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.12x = 3,004.92 × 1,028.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.12x = 3,091,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,942.48/2,003.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.56

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