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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.10, 3,009.24 and 1,031.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.10, 3,009.24 and 1,031.94 is: 1,547.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.10 : 3,009.24 = 1,031.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.10/3,009.24 = 1,031.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.10x = 3,009.24 × 1,031.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.10x = 3,105,355.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,355.13/2,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.96

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