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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.90, 3,000.15 and 1,356.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.90, 3,000.15 and 1,356.90 is: 2,030.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.90 : 3,000.15 = 1,356.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.90/3,000.15 = 1,356.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.90x = 3,000.15 × 1,356.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.90x = 4,070,903.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,903.54/2,004.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.48

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