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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.26, 2,766.03 and 1,120.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.26, 2,766.03 and 1,120.10 is: 1,545.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.26 : 2,766.03 = 1,120.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.26/2,766.03 = 1,120.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.26x = 2,766.03 × 1,120.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.26x = 3,098,230.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,230.20/2,004.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.82

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