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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.42, 3,377.28 and 2,006.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.42, 3,377.28 and 2,006.76 is: 2,764.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.42 : 3,377.28 = 2,006.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.42/3,377.28 = 2,006.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.42x = 3,377.28 × 2,006.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.42x = 6,777,390.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,777,390.41/2,451.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.68

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