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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.16, 2,766.94 and 1,120.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.16, 2,766.94 and 1,120.79 is: 1,546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.16 : 2,766.94 = 1,120.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.16/2,766.94 = 1,120.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.16x = 2,766.94 × 1,120.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.16x = 3,101,162.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,162.80/2,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.60

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