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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.55, 3,005.15 and 1,951.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.55, 3,005.15 and 1,951.18 is: 2,922.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.55 : 3,005.15 = 1,951.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.55/3,005.15 = 1,951.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.55x = 3,005.15 × 1,951.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.55x = 5,863,571.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,863,571.31/2,006.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,922.22

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