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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.72, 2,769.34 and 1,122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.72, 2,769.34 and 1,122.62 is: 1,549.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.72 : 2,769.34 = 1,122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.72/2,769.34 = 1,122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.72x = 2,769.34 × 1,122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.72x = 3,108,916.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,916.47/2,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.25

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