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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.68, 3,041.64 and 1,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.68, 3,041.64 and 1,004.40 is: 1,505.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.68 : 3,041.64 = 1,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.68/3,041.64 = 1,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.68x = 3,041.64 × 1,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.68x = 3,055,023.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055,023.22/2,029.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.17

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