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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.20, 3,014.75 and 1,082.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.20, 3,014.75 and 1,082.44 is: 1,626.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.20 : 3,014.75 = 1,082.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.20/3,014.75 = 1,082.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.20x = 3,014.75 × 1,082.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.20x = 3,263,285.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,285.99/2,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.60

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