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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.04, 3,003.58 and 1,517.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.04, 3,003.58 and 1,517.61 is: 2,272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.04 : 3,003.58 = 1,517.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.04/3,003.58 = 1,517.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.04x = 3,003.58 × 1,517.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.04x = 4,558,263.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,263.04/2,006.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.27

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