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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.38, 3,012.75 and 1,767.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.38, 3,012.75 and 1,767.06 is: 2,654.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.38 : 3,012.75 = 1,767.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.38/3,012.75 = 1,767.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.38x = 3,012.75 × 1,767.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.38x = 5,323,710.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,323,710.02/2,005.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,654.71

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