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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.56, 4,000.06 and 1,204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.56, 4,000.06 and 1,204.72 is: 1,807.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.56 : 4,000.06 = 1,204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.56/4,000.06 = 1,204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.56x = 4,000.06 × 1,204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.56x = 4,818,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,818,962.90/2,665.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.86

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