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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.80, 3,005.55 and 1,125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.80, 3,005.55 and 1,125.30 is: 1,688.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.80 : 3,005.55 = 1,125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.80/3,005.55 = 1,125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.80x = 3,005.55 × 1,125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.80x = 3,382,145.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,145.42/2,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.71

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