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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.40, 3,007.92 and 1,346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.40, 3,007.92 and 1,346.16 is: 2,020.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.40 : 3,007.92 = 1,346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.40/3,007.92 = 1,346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.40x = 3,007.92 × 1,346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.40x = 4,049,141.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,141.59/2,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.13

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