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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.59, 3,067.34 and 1,004.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.59, 3,067.34 and 1,004.02 is: 1,505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.59 : 3,067.34 = 1,004.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.59/3,067.34 = 1,004.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.59x = 3,067.34 × 1,004.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.59x = 3,079,658.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,658.02/2,045.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.51

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