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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.28, 2,773.80 and 1,511.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.28, 2,773.80 and 1,511.46 is: 2,089.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.28 : 2,773.80 = 1,511.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.28/2,773.80 = 1,511.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.28x = 2,773.80 × 1,511.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.28x = 4,192,487.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,487.75/2,006.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.68

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