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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.57, 3,002.67 and 1,612.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.57, 3,002.67 and 1,612.45 is: 2,415.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.57 : 3,002.67 = 1,612.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.57/3,002.67 = 1,612.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.57x = 3,002.67 × 1,612.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.57x = 4,841,655.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,841,655.24/2,004.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.31

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