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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.09, 3,004.22 and 1,226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.09, 3,004.22 and 1,226.42 is: 1,836.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.09 : 3,004.22 = 1,226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.09/3,004.22 = 1,226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.09x = 3,004.22 × 1,226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.09x = 3,684,420.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,420.47/2,006.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.62

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