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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.22, 2,763.63 and 1,712.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.22, 2,763.63 and 1,712.46 is: 2,358.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.22 : 2,763.63 = 1,712.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.22/2,763.63 = 1,712.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.22x = 2,763.63 × 1,712.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.22x = 4,732,605.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,732,605.83/2,006.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.97

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