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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.80, 3,008.55 and 1,127.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.80, 3,008.55 and 1,127.30 is: 1,691.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.80 : 3,008.55 = 1,127.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.80/3,008.55 = 1,127.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.80x = 3,008.55 × 1,127.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.80x = 3,391,538.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,538.42/2,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.71

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