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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.06, 3,007.25 and 1,485.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.06, 3,007.25 and 1,485.42 is: 2,226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.06 : 3,007.25 = 1,485.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.06/3,007.25 = 1,485.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.06x = 3,007.25 × 1,485.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.06x = 4,467,021.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,467,021.87/2,006.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.77

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