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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.67, 2,768.65 and 1,155.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.67, 2,768.65 and 1,155.89 is: 1,594.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.67 : 2,768.65 = 1,155.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.67/2,768.65 = 1,155.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.67x = 2,768.65 × 1,155.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.67x = 3,200,254.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,254.85/2,006.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.81

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