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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.05, 2,763.46 and 1,505.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.05, 2,763.46 and 1,505.81 is: 2,076.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.05 : 2,763.46 = 1,505.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.05/2,763.46 = 1,505.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.05x = 2,763.46 × 1,505.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.05x = 4,161,245.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161,245.70/2,004.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.42

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