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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.46, 2,768.89 and 1,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.46, 2,768.89 and 1,167.20 is: 1,610.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.46 : 2,768.89 = 1,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.46/2,768.89 = 1,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.46x = 2,768.89 × 1,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.46x = 3,231,842.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,842.57/2,006.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.72

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