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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.40, 3,683.22 and 2,006.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.40, 3,683.22 and 2,006.12 is: 2,765.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.40 : 3,683.22 = 2,006.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.40/3,683.22 = 2,006.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.40x = 3,683.22 × 2,006.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.40x = 7,388,981.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,388,981.31/2,671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.96

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