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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006, 3,005.94 and 1,273.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006, 3,005.94 and 1,273.34 is: 1,908.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006 : 3,005.94 = 1,273.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006/3,005.94 = 1,273.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006x = 3,005.94 × 1,273.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006x = 3,827,583.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,583.64/2,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.07

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