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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.24, 2,765.70 and 1,218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.24, 2,765.70 and 1,218.18 is: 1,681.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.24 : 2,765.70 = 1,218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.24/2,765.70 = 1,218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.24x = 2,765.70 × 1,218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.24x = 3,369,120.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,120.43/2,004.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.00

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