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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.40, 3,004.20 and 1,029.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.40, 3,004.20 and 1,029.04 is: 1,542.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.40 : 3,004.20 = 1,029.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.40/3,004.20 = 1,029.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.40x = 3,004.20 × 1,029.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.40x = 3,091,441.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,441.97/2,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.33

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