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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.34, 2,768.58 and 1,166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.34, 2,768.58 and 1,166.88 is: 1,610.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.34 : 2,768.58 = 1,166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.34/2,768.58 = 1,166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.34x = 2,768.58 × 1,166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.34x = 3,230,600.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,600.63/2,006.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.20

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