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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.33, 2,763.33 and 1,205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.33, 2,763.33 and 1,205.80 is: 1,664.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.33 : 2,763.33 = 1,205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.33/2,763.33 = 1,205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.33x = 2,763.33 × 1,205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.33x = 3,332,016.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,016.41/2,002.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.07

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