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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.68, 2,768.64 and 1,260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.68, 2,768.64 and 1,260.64 is: 1,739.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.68 : 2,768.64 = 1,260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.68/2,768.64 = 1,260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.68x = 2,768.64 × 1,260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.68x = 3,490,258.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,258.33/2,006.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.32

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