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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.30, 2,766.58 and 1,249.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.30, 2,766.58 and 1,249.03 is: 1,723.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.30 : 2,766.58 = 1,249.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.30/2,766.58 = 1,249.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.30x = 2,766.58 × 1,249.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.30x = 3,455,541.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,541.42/2,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.20

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