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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.40, 3,002.70 and 1,028.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.40, 3,002.70 and 1,028.04 is: 1,540.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.40 : 3,002.70 = 1,028.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.40/3,002.70 = 1,028.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.40x = 3,002.70 × 1,028.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.40x = 3,086,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,895.71/2,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.83

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