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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.77, 3,009.51 and 1,032.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.77, 3,009.51 and 1,032.73 is: 1,548.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.77 : 3,009.51 = 1,032.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.77/3,009.51 = 1,032.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.77x = 3,009.51 × 1,032.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.77x = 3,108,011.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,011.26/2,006.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.76

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