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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.09, 3,005.37 and 963.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.09, 3,005.37 and 963.44 is: 1,444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.09 : 3,005.37 = 963.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.09/3,005.37 = 963.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.09x = 3,005.37 × 963.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.09x = 2,895,493.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,493.67/2,004.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.79

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