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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.20, 3,006.20 and 1,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.20, 3,006.20 and 1,030.40 is: 1,545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.20 : 3,006.20 = 1,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.20/3,006.20 = 1,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.20x = 3,006.20 × 1,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.20x = 3,097,588.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,588.48/2,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.55

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