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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.55, 3,060.44 and 1,004.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.55, 3,060.44 and 1,004.23 is: 1,503.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.55 : 3,060.44 = 1,004.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.55/3,060.44 = 1,004.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.55x = 3,060.44 × 1,004.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.55x = 3,073,365.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,365.34/2,043.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.94

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