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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.22, 3,007.17 and 1,642.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.22, 3,007.17 and 1,642.62 is: 2,462.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.22 : 3,007.17 = 1,642.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.22/3,007.17 = 1,642.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.22x = 3,007.17 × 1,642.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.22x = 4,939,637.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,939,637.59/2,006.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.16

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