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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.34, 2,765.88 and 1,120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.34, 2,765.88 and 1,120.24 is: 1,545.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.34 : 2,765.88 = 1,120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.34/2,765.88 = 1,120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.34x = 2,765.88 × 1,120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.34x = 3,098,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,449.41/2,004.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.87

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