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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.88, 3,008.43 and 707.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.88, 3,008.43 and 707.46 is: 1,060.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.88 : 3,008.43 = 707.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.88/3,008.43 = 707.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.88x = 3,008.43 × 707.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.88x = 2,128,343.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,343.89/2,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.52

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