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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.37, 3,196.49 and 2,006.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.37, 3,196.49 and 2,006.06 is: 2,762.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.37 : 3,196.49 = 2,006.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.37/3,196.49 = 2,006.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.37x = 3,196.49 × 2,006.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.37x = 6,412,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,412,324.72/2,321.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.30

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