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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.72, 2,769.72 and 1,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.72, 2,769.72 and 1,220.60 is: 1,684.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.72 : 2,769.72 = 1,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.72/2,769.72 = 1,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.72x = 2,769.72 × 1,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.72x = 3,380,720.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,380,720.23/2,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.70

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