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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.21, 2,768.59 and 1,109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.21, 2,768.59 and 1,109.90 is: 1,531.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.21 : 2,768.59 = 1,109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.21/2,768.59 = 1,109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.21x = 2,768.59 × 1,109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.21x = 3,072,852.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,852.32/2,006.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.67

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