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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.84, 3,014.52 and 1,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.84, 3,014.52 and 1,227.20 is: 1,843.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.84 : 3,014.52 = 1,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.84/3,014.52 = 1,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.84x = 3,014.52 × 1,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.84x = 3,699,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,418.94/2,006.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.41

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