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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.15, 2,765.71 and 1,119.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.15, 2,765.71 and 1,119.95 is: 1,545.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.15 : 2,765.71 = 1,119.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.15/2,765.71 = 1,119.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.15x = 2,765.71 × 1,119.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.15x = 3,097,456.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,456.91/2,004.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.52

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