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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.31, 3,039.37 and 2,004.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.31, 3,039.37 and 2,004.35 is: 3,006.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.31 : 3,039.37 = 2,004.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.31/3,039.37 = 2,004.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.31x = 3,039.37 × 2,004.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.31x = 6,091,961.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,091,961.26/2,026.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.43

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