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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.61, 2,766.35 and 1,120.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.61, 2,766.35 and 1,120.41 is: 1,546.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.61 : 2,766.35 = 1,120.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.61/2,766.35 = 1,120.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.61x = 2,766.35 × 1,120.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.61x = 3,099,446.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,446.20/2,004.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.16

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