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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.01, 2,766.90 and 1,306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.01, 2,766.90 and 1,306.60 is: 1,804.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.01 : 2,766.90 = 1,306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.01/2,766.90 = 1,306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.01x = 2,766.90 × 1,306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.01x = 3,615,231.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,615,231.54/2,004.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.00

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