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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.33, 2,765.71 and 1,120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.33, 2,765.71 and 1,120.12 is: 1,545.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.33 : 2,765.71 = 1,120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.33/2,765.71 = 1,120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.33x = 2,765.71 × 1,120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.33x = 3,097,927.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,927.09/2,004.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.62

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