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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.87, 3,009.13 and 619.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.87, 3,009.13 and 619.82 is: 929.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.87 : 3,009.13 = 619.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.87/3,009.13 = 619.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.87x = 3,009.13 × 619.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.87x = 1,865,134.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,134.06/2,006.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.38

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