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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.33, 2,765.16 and 1,295.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.33, 2,765.16 and 1,295.97 is: 1,787.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.33 : 2,765.16 = 1,295.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.33/2,765.16 = 1,295.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.33x = 2,765.16 × 1,295.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.33x = 3,583,564.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,564.41/2,004.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.91

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