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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.88, 2,768.83 and 1,167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.88, 2,768.83 and 1,167.16 is: 1,610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.88 : 2,768.83 = 1,167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.88/2,768.83 = 1,167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.88x = 2,768.83 × 1,167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.88x = 3,231,669.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,669.54/2,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.30

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