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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.76, 3,004.38 and 1,309.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.76, 3,004.38 and 1,309.59 is: 1,963.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.76 : 3,004.38 = 1,309.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.76/3,004.38 = 1,309.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.76x = 3,004.38 × 1,309.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.76x = 3,934,506.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934,506.00/2,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.56

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