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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.30, 2,766.72 and 1,219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.30, 2,766.72 and 1,219.60 is: 1,682.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.30 : 2,766.72 = 1,219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.30/2,766.72 = 1,219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.30x = 2,766.72 × 1,219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.30x = 3,374,291.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,291.71/2,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.69

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