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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.12, 2,006.40 and 1,306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.12, 2,006.40 and 1,306.56 is: 1,954.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.12 : 2,006.40 = 1,306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.12/2,006.40 = 1,306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.12x = 2,006.40 × 1,306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.12x = 2,621,481.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,481.98/1,341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.70

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