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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.23, 3,066.01 and 1,003.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.23, 3,066.01 and 1,003.95 is: 1,503.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.23 : 3,066.01 = 1,003.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.23/3,066.01 = 1,003.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.23x = 3,066.01 × 1,003.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.23x = 3,078,118.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,118.23/2,047.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.55

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