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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.31, 2,766.86 and 1,166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.31, 2,766.86 and 1,166.05 is: 1,608.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.31 : 2,766.86 = 1,166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.31/2,766.86 = 1,166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.31x = 2,766.86 × 1,166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.31x = 3,226,283.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,283.54/2,005.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.87

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