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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.55, 2,769.36 and 1,167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.55, 2,769.36 and 1,167.79 is: 1,611.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.55 : 2,769.36 = 1,167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.55/2,769.36 = 1,167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.55x = 2,769.36 × 1,167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.55x = 3,234,030.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,030.91/2,006.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.74

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