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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.73, 4,003.94 and 1,004.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.73, 4,003.94 and 1,004.06 is: 1,505.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.73 : 4,003.94 = 1,004.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.73/4,003.94 = 1,004.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.73x = 4,003.94 × 1,004.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.73x = 4,020,196.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,196.00/2,670.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.28

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