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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.92, 3,005.48 and 1,388.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.92, 3,005.48 and 1,388.88 is: 2,079.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.92 : 3,005.48 = 1,388.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.92/3,005.48 = 1,388.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.92x = 3,005.48 × 1,388.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.92x = 4,174,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,251.06/2,006.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.93

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