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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.05, 2,766.81 and 1,120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.05, 2,766.81 and 1,120.80 is: 1,546.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.05 : 2,766.81 = 1,120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.05/2,766.81 = 1,120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.05x = 2,766.81 × 1,120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.05x = 3,101,040.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,040.65/2,005.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.62

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