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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.41, 2,765.78 and 1,164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.41, 2,765.78 and 1,164.98 is: 1,607.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.41 : 2,765.78 = 1,164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.41/2,765.78 = 1,164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.41x = 2,765.78 × 1,164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.41x = 3,222,083.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,083.84/2,004.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.50

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