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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.46, 2,768.70 and 1,333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.46, 2,768.70 and 1,333.32 is: 1,840.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.46 : 2,768.70 = 1,333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.46/2,768.70 = 1,333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.46x = 2,768.70 × 1,333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.46x = 3,691,563.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,563.08/2,005.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.76

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