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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.50, 3,015.06 and 1,082.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.50, 3,015.06 and 1,082.74 is: 1,626.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.50 : 3,015.06 = 1,082.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.50/3,015.06 = 1,082.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.50x = 3,015.06 × 1,082.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.50x = 3,264,526.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264,526.06/2,006.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.98

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