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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.02, 2,765.49 and 1,119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.02, 2,765.49 and 1,119.80 is: 1,545.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.02 : 2,765.49 = 1,119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.02/2,765.49 = 1,119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.02x = 2,765.49 × 1,119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.02x = 3,096,795.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,795.70/2,004.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.29

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