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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.31, 3,014.33 and 1,277.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.31, 3,014.33 and 1,277.31 is: 1,919.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.31 : 3,014.33 = 1,277.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.31/3,014.33 = 1,277.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.31x = 3,014.33 × 1,277.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.31x = 3,850,227.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,227.47/2,006.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.06

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