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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.72, 3,010.24 and 853.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.72, 3,010.24 and 853.44 is: 1,280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.72 : 3,010.24 = 853.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.72/3,010.24 = 853.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.72x = 3,010.24 × 853.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.72x = 2,569,059.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,059.23/2,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.23

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