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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.17, 2,768.54 and 1,109.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.17, 2,768.54 and 1,109.87 is: 1,531.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.17 : 2,768.54 = 1,109.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.17/2,768.54 = 1,109.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.17x = 2,768.54 × 1,109.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.17x = 3,072,700.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,700.10/2,006.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.62

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