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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.06, 2,992.98 and 1,798.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.06, 2,992.98 and 1,798.70 is: 2,683.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.06 : 2,992.98 = 1,798.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.06/2,992.98 = 1,798.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.06x = 2,992.98 × 1,798.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.06x = 5,383,473.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,383,473.13/2,006.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.61

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