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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.08, 3,009.36 and 851.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.08, 3,009.36 and 851.44 is: 1,277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.08 : 3,009.36 = 851.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.08/3,009.36 = 851.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.08x = 3,009.36 × 851.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.08x = 2,562,289.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,289.48/2,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.26

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