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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.08, 3,999.76 and 1,204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.08, 3,999.76 and 1,204.36 is: 1,807.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.08 : 3,999.76 = 1,204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.08/3,999.76 = 1,204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.08x = 3,999.76 × 1,204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.08x = 4,817,150.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,817,150.95/2,665.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.51

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