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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.98, 4,000.44 and 1,205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.98, 4,000.44 and 1,205.02 is: 1,808.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.98 : 4,000.44 = 1,205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.98/4,000.44 = 1,205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.98x = 4,000.44 × 1,205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.98x = 4,820,610.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,820,610.21/2,665.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.19

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