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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.30, 2,765.34 and 1,218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.30, 2,765.34 and 1,218.60 is: 1,681.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.30 : 2,765.34 = 1,218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.30/2,765.34 = 1,218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.30x = 2,765.34 × 1,218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.30x = 3,369,843.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,843.32/2,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.31

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