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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.24, 2,766 and 1,341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.24, 2,766 and 1,341.36 is: 1,851.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.24 : 2,766 = 1,341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.24/2,766 = 1,341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.24x = 2,766 × 1,341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.24x = 3,710,201.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,201.76/2,004.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.18

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