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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.17, 3,068.64 and 1,005.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.17, 3,068.64 and 1,005.03 is: 1,508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.17 : 3,068.64 = 1,005.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.17/3,068.64 = 1,005.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.17x = 3,068.64 × 1,005.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.17x = 3,084,075.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,075.26/2,044.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.72

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