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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.18, 3,005.66 and 1,225.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.18, 3,005.66 and 1,225.77 is: 1,836.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.18 : 3,005.66 = 1,225.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.18/3,005.66 = 1,225.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.18x = 3,005.66 × 1,225.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.18x = 3,684,241.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,241.73/2,006.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.45

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