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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.56, 2,766.06 and 1,120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.56, 2,766.06 and 1,120.34 is: 1,545.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.56 : 2,766.06 = 1,120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.56/2,766.06 = 1,120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.56x = 2,766.06 × 1,120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.56x = 3,098,927.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,927.66/2,004.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.94

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