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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.62, 2,769.34 and 1,167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.62, 2,769.34 and 1,167.26 is: 1,610.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.62 : 2,769.34 = 1,167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.62/2,769.34 = 1,167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.62x = 2,769.34 × 1,167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.62x = 3,232,539.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,539.81/2,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.94

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