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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.93, 3,010.41 and 966.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.93, 3,010.41 and 966.71 is: 1,450.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.93 : 3,010.41 = 966.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.93/3,010.41 = 966.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.93x = 3,010.41 × 966.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.93x = 2,910,178.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,178.40/2,006.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.07

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