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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.91, 2,766.78 and 1,120.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.91, 2,766.78 and 1,120.75 is: 1,546.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.91 : 2,766.78 = 1,120.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.91/2,766.78 = 1,120.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.91x = 2,766.78 × 1,120.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.91x = 3,100,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,854.85/2,004.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.63

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