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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006, 2,768.60 and 1,454.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006, 2,768.60 and 1,454.96 is: 2,008.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006 : 2,768.60 = 1,454.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006/2,768.60 = 1,454.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006x = 2,768.60 × 1,454.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006x = 4,028,202.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,202.26/2,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.08

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