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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.36, 3,003.96 and 1,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.36, 3,003.96 and 1,030.80 is: 1,544.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.36 : 3,003.96 = 1,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.36/3,003.96 = 1,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.36x = 3,003.96 × 1,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.36x = 3,096,481.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,481.97/2,004.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.87

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