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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.18, 3,008.72 and 706.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.18, 3,008.72 and 706.94 is: 1,060.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.18 : 3,008.72 = 706.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.18/3,008.72 = 706.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.18x = 3,008.72 × 706.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.18x = 2,126,984.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,984.52/2,006.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.22

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