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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.04, 3,006.97 and 1,029.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.04, 3,006.97 and 1,029.61 is: 1,544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.04 : 3,006.97 = 1,029.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.04/3,006.97 = 1,029.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.04x = 3,006.97 × 1,029.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.04x = 3,095,986.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,986.20/2,004.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.88

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