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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.16, 2,768.46 and 1,121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.16, 2,768.46 and 1,121.97 is: 1,548.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.16 : 2,768.46 = 1,121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.16/2,768.46 = 1,121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.16x = 2,768.46 × 1,121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.16x = 3,106,129.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,106,129.07/2,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.30

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