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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.26, 3,008.82 and 966.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.26, 3,008.82 and 966.98 is: 1,450.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.26 : 3,008.82 = 966.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.26/3,008.82 = 966.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.26x = 3,008.82 × 966.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.26x = 2,909,468.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,468.76/2,006.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.20

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