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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.04, 3,061.34 and 1,000.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.04, 3,061.34 and 1,000.45 is: 1,501.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.04 : 3,061.34 = 1,000.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.04/3,061.34 = 1,000.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.04x = 3,061.34 × 1,000.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.04x = 3,062,725.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,725.81/2,040.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.31

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