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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.37, 2,766.00 and 1,120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.37, 2,766.00 and 1,120.18 is: 1,545.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.37 : 2,766.00 = 1,120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.37/2,766.00 = 1,120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.37x = 2,766.00 × 1,120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.37x = 3,098,414.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,414.05/2,004.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.83

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