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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.23, 3,065.31 and 1,002.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.23, 3,065.31 and 1,002.66 is: 1,503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.23 : 3,065.31 = 1,002.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.23/3,065.31 = 1,002.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.23x = 3,065.31 × 1,002.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.23x = 3,073,463.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,463.72/2,044.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.48

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