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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.26, 2,765.94 and 1,120.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.26, 2,765.94 and 1,120.06 is: 1,545.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.26 : 2,765.94 = 1,120.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.26/2,765.94 = 1,120.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.26x = 2,765.94 × 1,120.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.26x = 3,098,018.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,018.01/2,004.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.72

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