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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.62, 2,762.58 and 1,744.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.62, 2,762.58 and 1,744.54 is: 2,401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.62 : 2,762.58 = 1,744.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.62/2,762.58 = 1,744.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.62x = 2,762.58 × 1,744.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.62x = 4,819,431.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,819,431.31/2,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.77

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