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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.36, 2,766.06 and 1,120.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.36, 2,766.06 and 1,120.28 is: 1,546.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.36 : 2,766.06 = 1,120.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.36/2,766.06 = 1,120.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.36x = 2,766.06 × 1,120.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.36x = 3,098,761.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,761.70/2,004.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.01

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