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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.28, 2,765.79 and 1,119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.28, 2,765.79 and 1,119.89 is: 1,545.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.28 : 2,765.79 = 1,119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.28/2,765.79 = 1,119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.28x = 2,765.79 × 1,119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.28x = 3,097,387.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,387.48/2,004.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.39

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