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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.49, 2,767.73 and 1,342.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.49, 2,767.73 and 1,342.61 is: 1,852.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.49 : 2,767.73 = 1,342.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.49/2,767.73 = 1,342.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.49x = 2,767.73 × 1,342.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.49x = 3,715,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,975.26/2,005.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.90

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