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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.97, 2,766.77 and 1,165.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.97, 2,766.77 and 1,165.64 is: 1,608.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.97 : 2,766.77 = 1,165.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.97/2,766.77 = 1,165.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.97x = 2,766.77 × 1,165.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.97x = 3,225,046.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,046.86/2,004.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.53

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