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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.20, 2,767.36 and 1,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.20, 2,767.36 and 1,166 is: 1,609.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.20 : 2,767.36 = 1,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.20/2,767.36 = 1,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.20x = 2,767.36 × 1,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.20x = 3,226,741.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,741.76/2,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.19

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