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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.99, 2,766.49 and 1,120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.99, 2,766.49 and 1,120.62 is: 1,546.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.99 : 2,766.49 = 1,120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.99/2,766.49 = 1,120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.99x = 2,766.49 × 1,120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.99x = 3,100,184.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,184.02/2,004.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.23

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