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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.13, 3,006.20 and 1,029.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.13, 3,006.20 and 1,029.97 is: 1,544.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.13 : 3,006.20 = 1,029.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.13/3,006.20 = 1,029.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.13x = 3,006.20 × 1,029.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.13x = 3,096,295.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,295.81/2,004.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.96

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