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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.68, 2,766.50 and 1,218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.68, 2,766.50 and 1,218.64 is: 1,681.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.68 : 2,766.50 = 1,218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.68/2,766.50 = 1,218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.68x = 2,766.50 × 1,218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.68x = 3,371,367.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,367.56/2,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.75

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