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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.52, 2,769.30 and 1,220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.52, 2,769.30 and 1,220.46 is: 1,684.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.52 : 2,769.30 = 1,220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.52/2,769.30 = 1,220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.52x = 2,769.30 × 1,220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.52x = 3,379,819.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,819.88/2,006.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.42

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