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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.94, 3,005.97 and 964.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.94, 3,005.97 and 964.54 is: 1,446.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.94 : 3,005.97 = 964.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.94/3,005.97 = 964.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.94x = 3,005.97 × 964.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.94x = 2,899,378.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,378.30/2,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.12

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