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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.32, 3,009.28 and 707.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.32, 3,009.28 and 707.68 is: 1,061.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.32 : 3,009.28 = 707.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.32/3,009.28 = 707.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.32x = 3,009.28 × 707.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.32x = 2,129,607.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,607.27/2,006.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.45

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