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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.96, 3,000.44 and 1,344.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.96, 3,000.44 and 1,344.92 is: 2,013.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.96 : 3,000.44 = 1,344.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.96/3,000.44 = 1,344.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.96x = 3,000.44 × 1,344.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.96x = 4,035,330.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035,330.04/2,003.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.68

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