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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.94, 3,010.88 and 708.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.94, 3,010.88 and 708.39 is: 1,062.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.94 : 3,010.88 = 708.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.94/3,010.88 = 708.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.94x = 3,010.88 × 708.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.94x = 2,132,877.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,877.28/2,006.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.75

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