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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.96, 3,066.68 and 1,003.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.96, 3,066.68 and 1,003.85 is: 1,506.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.96 : 3,066.68 = 1,003.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.96/3,066.68 = 1,003.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.96x = 3,066.68 × 1,003.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.96x = 3,078,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,486.72/2,043.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.14

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