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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.02, 2,767.20 and 1,408.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.02, 2,767.20 and 1,408.27 is: 1,942.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.02 : 2,767.20 = 1,408.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.02/2,767.20 = 1,408.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.02x = 2,767.20 × 1,408.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.02x = 3,896,946.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,946.78/2,006.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.63

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