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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.70, 2,766.30 and 1,208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.70, 2,766.30 and 1,208.16 is: 1,667.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.70 : 2,766.30 = 1,208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.70/2,766.30 = 1,208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.70x = 2,766.30 × 1,208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.70x = 3,342,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,133.01/2,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.15

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