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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.24, 2,768.72 and 1,122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.24, 2,768.72 and 1,122.12 is: 1,548.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.24 : 2,768.72 = 1,122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.24/2,768.72 = 1,122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.24x = 2,768.72 × 1,122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.24x = 3,106,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,106,830.48/2,006.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.59

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