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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.32, 2,766.12 and 1,120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.32, 2,766.12 and 1,120.18 is: 1,545.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.32 : 2,766.12 = 1,120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.32/2,766.12 = 1,120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.32x = 2,766.12 × 1,120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.32x = 3,098,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,552.30/2,004.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.94

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