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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.08, 2,766.94 and 1,296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.08, 2,766.94 and 1,296.24 is: 1,789.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.08 : 2,766.94 = 1,296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.08/2,766.94 = 1,296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.08x = 2,766.94 × 1,296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.08x = 3,586,618.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,618.31/2,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.66

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