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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.12, 3,010.14 and 708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.12, 3,010.14 and 708.20 is: 1,062.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.12 : 3,010.14 = 708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.12/3,010.14 = 708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.12x = 3,010.14 × 708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.12x = 2,131,781.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,781.15/2,006.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.64

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