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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.30, 3,010.80 and 1,183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.30, 3,010.80 and 1,183.70 is: 1,776.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.30 : 3,010.80 = 1,183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.30/3,010.80 = 1,183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.30x = 3,010.80 × 1,183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.30x = 3,563,883.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,883.96/2,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.35

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