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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.14, 3,006.45 and 1,030.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.14, 3,006.45 and 1,030.47 is: 1,545.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.14 : 3,006.45 = 1,030.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.14/3,006.45 = 1,030.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.14x = 3,006.45 × 1,030.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.14x = 3,098,056.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,056.53/2,004.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.83

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