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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.20, 2,765.91 and 1,120.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.20, 2,765.91 and 1,120.07 is: 1,545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.20 : 2,765.91 = 1,120.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.20/2,765.91 = 1,120.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.20x = 2,765.91 × 1,120.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.20x = 3,097,998.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,998.98/2,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.76

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