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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006, 3,008.97 and 707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006, 3,008.97 and 707.44 is: 1,061.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006 : 3,008.97 = 707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006/3,008.97 = 707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006x = 3,008.97 × 707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006x = 2,128,665.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,665.74/2,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.15

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