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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.56, 3,009.93 and 1,424.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.56, 3,009.93 and 1,424.17 is: 2,136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.56 : 3,009.93 = 1,424.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.56/3,009.93 = 1,424.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.56x = 3,009.93 × 1,424.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.56x = 4,286,640.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,640.92/2,006.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.32

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