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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.96, 2,766.76 and 1,120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.96, 2,766.76 and 1,120.76 is: 1,546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.96 : 2,766.76 = 1,120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.96/2,766.76 = 1,120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.96x = 2,766.76 × 1,120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.96x = 3,100,873.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,873.94/2,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.60

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