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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.72, 2,763.12 and 1,756.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.72, 2,763.12 and 1,756.64 is: 2,418.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.72 : 2,763.12 = 1,756.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.72/2,763.12 = 1,756.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.72x = 2,763.12 × 1,756.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.72x = 4,853,807.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,853,807.12/2,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.78

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