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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.21, 3,009.52 and 756.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.21, 3,009.52 and 756.49 is: 1,134.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.21 : 3,009.52 = 756.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.21/3,009.52 = 756.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.21x = 3,009.52 × 756.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.21x = 2,276,671.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,671.78/2,006.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.81

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