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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.79, 3,006.72 and 706.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.79, 3,006.72 and 706.26 is: 1,059.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.79 : 3,006.72 = 706.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.79/3,006.72 = 706.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.79x = 3,006.72 × 706.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.79x = 2,123,526.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,526.07/2,004.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.23

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