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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.94, 2,769.55 and 1,168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.94, 2,769.55 and 1,168.13 is: 1,612.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.94 : 2,769.55 = 1,168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.94/2,769.55 = 1,168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.94x = 2,769.55 × 1,168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.94x = 3,235,198.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,198.45/2,006.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.01

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