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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.74, 2,764.46 and 1,206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.74, 2,764.46 and 1,206.50 is: 1,665.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.74 : 2,764.46 = 1,206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.74/2,764.46 = 1,206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.74x = 2,764.46 × 1,206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.74x = 3,335,320.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,320.99/2,002.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.38

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