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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.60, 3,009.94 and 708.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.60, 3,009.94 and 708.08 is: 1,062.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.60 : 3,009.94 = 708.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.60/3,009.94 = 708.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.60x = 3,009.94 × 708.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.60x = 2,131,278.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,278.32/2,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.13

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