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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.50, 2,767.59 and 1,219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.50, 2,767.59 and 1,219.40 is: 1,682.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.50 : 2,767.59 = 1,219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.50/2,767.59 = 1,219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.50x = 2,767.59 × 1,219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.50x = 3,374,785.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,785.41/2,005.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.77

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