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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.53, 2,767.73 and 1,209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.53, 2,767.73 and 1,209.10 is: 1,668.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.53 : 2,767.73 = 1,209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.53/2,767.73 = 1,209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.53x = 2,767.73 × 1,209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.53x = 3,346,469.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,469.15/2,005.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.62

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