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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116, 3,177.60 and 2,006.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116, 3,177.60 and 2,006.56 is: 3,013.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116 : 3,177.60 = 2,006.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116/3,177.60 = 2,006.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116x = 3,177.60 × 2,006.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116x = 6,376,045.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,376,045.06/2,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.25

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