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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.03, 2,766.92 and 1,120.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.03, 2,766.92 and 1,120.82 is: 1,546.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.03 : 2,766.92 = 1,120.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.03/2,766.92 = 1,120.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.03x = 2,766.92 × 1,120.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.03x = 3,101,220.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,220.59/2,005.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.72

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