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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.66, 2,766.42 and 1,120.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.66, 2,766.42 and 1,120.55 is: 1,546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.66 : 2,766.42 = 1,120.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.66/2,766.42 = 1,120.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.66x = 2,766.42 × 1,120.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.66x = 3,099,898.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,898.10/2,004.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.35

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