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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.28, 2,766.16 and 1,120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.28, 2,766.16 and 1,120.14 is: 1,545.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.28 : 2,766.16 = 1,120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.28/2,766.16 = 1,120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.28x = 2,766.16 × 1,120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.28x = 3,098,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,486.46/2,004.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.93

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