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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.24, 2,768.46 and 1,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.24, 2,768.46 and 1,220.20 is: 1,683.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.24 : 2,768.46 = 1,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.24/2,768.46 = 1,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.24x = 2,768.46 × 1,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.24x = 3,378,074.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,074.89/2,006.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.78

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