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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.78, 3,010.37 and 1,032.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.78, 3,010.37 and 1,032.48 is: 1,548.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.78 : 3,010.37 = 1,032.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.78/3,010.37 = 1,032.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.78x = 3,010.37 × 1,032.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.78x = 3,108,141.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,141.66/2,006.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.82

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