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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.12, 2,813.76 and 2,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.12, 2,813.76 and 2,006.40 is: 2,771.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.12 : 2,813.76 = 2,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.12/2,813.76 = 2,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.12x = 2,813.76 × 2,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.12x = 5,645,528.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,645,528.06/2,037.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.33

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