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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.32, 2,988.88 and 2,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.32, 2,988.88 and 2,006.24 is: 2,766.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.32 : 2,988.88 = 2,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.32/2,988.88 = 2,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.32x = 2,988.88 × 2,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.32x = 5,996,410.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,996,410.61/2,167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.74

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