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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.40, 3,010.56 and 1,574.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.40, 3,010.56 and 1,574.40 is: 2,362.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.40 : 3,010.56 = 1,574.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.40/3,010.56 = 1,574.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.40x = 3,010.56 × 1,574.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.40x = 4,739,825.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,825.66/2,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,362.35

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