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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.68, 2,769.46 and 1,220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.68, 2,769.46 and 1,220.84 is: 1,684.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.68 : 2,769.46 = 1,220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.68/2,769.46 = 1,220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.68x = 2,769.46 × 1,220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.68x = 3,381,067.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,067.55/2,006.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.91

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