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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.58, 2,766.18 and 1,120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.58, 2,766.18 and 1,120.36 is: 1,546.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.58 : 2,766.18 = 1,120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.58/2,766.18 = 1,120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.58x = 2,766.18 × 1,120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.58x = 3,099,117.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,117.42/2,004.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.02

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