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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.56, 3,005.74 and 1,182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.56, 3,005.74 and 1,182.34 is: 1,771.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.56 : 3,005.74 = 1,182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.56/3,005.74 = 1,182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.56x = 3,005.74 × 1,182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.56x = 3,553,806.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553,806.63/2,006.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.09

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