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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.19, 2,765.81 and 1,120.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.19, 2,765.81 and 1,120.06 is: 1,545.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.19 : 2,765.81 = 1,120.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.19/2,765.81 = 1,120.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.19x = 2,765.81 × 1,120.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.19x = 3,097,873.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,873.15/2,004.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.70

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