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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.41, 3,007.94 and 1,080.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.41, 3,007.94 and 1,080.41 is: 1,621.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.41 : 3,007.94 = 1,080.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.41/3,007.94 = 1,080.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.41x = 3,007.94 × 1,080.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.41x = 3,249,788.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,788.01/2,004.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.32

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