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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.71, 2,770.37 and 1,377.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.71, 2,770.37 and 1,377.61 is: 1,901.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.71 : 2,770.37 = 1,377.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.71/2,770.37 = 1,377.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.71x = 2,770.37 × 1,377.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.71x = 3,816,480.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,480.77/2,006.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.86

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