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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.35, 2,765.98 and 1,120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.35, 2,765.98 and 1,120.20 is: 1,545.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.35 : 2,765.98 = 1,120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.35/2,765.98 = 1,120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.35x = 2,765.98 × 1,120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.35x = 3,098,441.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,441.82/2,004.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.86

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