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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.53, 3,006.03 and 964.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.53, 3,006.03 and 964.29 is: 1,446.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.53 : 3,006.03 = 964.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.53/3,006.03 = 964.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.53x = 3,006.03 × 964.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.53x = 2,898,684.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,684.67/2,004.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.07

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