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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.71, 2,766.45 and 1,120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.71, 2,766.45 and 1,120.60 is: 1,546.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.71 : 2,766.45 = 1,120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.71/2,766.45 = 1,120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.71x = 2,766.45 × 1,120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.71x = 3,100,079.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,079.76/2,004.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.40

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