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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.29, 2,768.85 and 1,166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.29, 2,768.85 and 1,166.94 is: 1,610.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.29 : 2,768.85 = 1,166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.29/2,768.85 = 1,166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.29x = 2,768.85 × 1,166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.29x = 3,231,081.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,081.82/2,006.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.48

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