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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.60, 3,008.76 and 1,594.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.60, 3,008.76 and 1,594.52 is: 2,390.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.60 : 3,008.76 = 1,594.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.60/3,008.76 = 1,594.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.60x = 3,008.76 × 1,594.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.60x = 4,797,528.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,797,528.00/2,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.87

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