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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.55, 2,766.27 and 1,120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.55, 2,766.27 and 1,120.36 is: 1,546.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.55 : 2,766.27 = 1,120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.55/2,766.27 = 1,120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.55x = 2,766.27 × 1,120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.55x = 3,099,218.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,218.26/2,004.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.09

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