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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.02, 2,766.68 and 1,120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.02, 2,766.68 and 1,120.78 is: 1,546.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.02 : 2,766.68 = 1,120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.02/2,766.68 = 1,120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.02x = 2,766.68 × 1,120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.02x = 3,100,839.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,839.61/2,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.54

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