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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.85, 3,001.43 and 1,169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.85, 3,001.43 and 1,169.36 is: 1,750.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.85 : 3,001.43 = 1,169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.85/3,001.43 = 1,169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.85x = 3,001.43 × 1,169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.85x = 3,509,752.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,509,752.18/2,004.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.63

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