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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.17, 2,767.20 and 1,108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.17, 2,767.20 and 1,108.96 is: 1,530.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.17 : 2,767.20 = 1,108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.17/2,767.20 = 1,108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.17x = 2,767.20 × 1,108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.17x = 3,068,714.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,714.11/2,005.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.40

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