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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.78, 2,769.32 and 1,122.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.78, 2,769.32 and 1,122.59 is: 1,549.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.78 : 2,769.32 = 1,122.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.78/2,769.32 = 1,122.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.78x = 2,769.32 × 1,122.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.78x = 3,108,820.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,820.67/2,006.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.16

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