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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.38, 2,769.57 and 1,342.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.38, 2,769.57 and 1,342.99 is: 1,853.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.38 : 2,769.57 = 1,342.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.38/2,769.57 = 1,342.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.38x = 2,769.57 × 1,342.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.38x = 3,719,497.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,497.89/2,006.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.84

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