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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.34, 3,060.66 and 1,000.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.34, 3,060.66 and 1,000.04 is: 1,499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.34 : 3,060.66 = 1,000.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.34/3,060.66 = 1,000.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.34x = 3,060.66 × 1,000.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.34x = 3,060,782.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,782.43/2,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.40

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