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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.44, 3,007.26 and 1,420.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.44, 3,007.26 and 1,420.57 is: 2,131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.44 : 3,007.26 = 1,420.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.44/3,007.26 = 1,420.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.44x = 3,007.26 × 1,420.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.44x = 4,272,023.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,272,023.34/2,004.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.28

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