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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.79, 2,766.55 and 1,120.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.79, 2,766.55 and 1,120.61 is: 1,546.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.79 : 2,766.55 = 1,120.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.79/2,766.55 = 1,120.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.79x = 2,766.55 × 1,120.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.79x = 3,100,223.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,223.60/2,004.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.41

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