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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.23, 3,005.10 and 1,182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.23, 3,005.10 and 1,182.68 is: 1,773.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.23 : 3,005.10 = 1,182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.23/3,005.10 = 1,182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.23x = 3,005.10 × 1,182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.23x = 3,554,071.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,071.67/2,004.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.29

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