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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.35, 3,008.75 and 1,274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.35, 3,008.75 and 1,274.54 is: 1,913.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.35 : 3,008.75 = 1,274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.35/3,008.75 = 1,274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.35x = 3,008.75 × 1,274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.35x = 3,834,750.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834,750.81/2,004.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.22

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