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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.03, 3,011.73 and 1,359.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.03, 3,011.73 and 1,359.27 is: 2,042.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.03 : 3,011.73 = 1,359.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.03/3,011.73 = 1,359.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.03x = 3,011.73 × 1,359.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.03x = 4,093,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,754.24/2,004.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.76

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