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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.04, 3,001.86 and 1,269.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.04, 3,001.86 and 1,269.98 is: 1,902.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.04 : 3,001.86 = 1,269.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.04/3,001.86 = 1,269.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.04x = 3,001.86 × 1,269.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.04x = 3,812,298.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812,298.41/2,004.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.31

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