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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.20, 2,766.96 and 1,120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.20, 2,766.96 and 1,120.92 is: 1,546.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.20 : 2,766.96 = 1,120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.20/2,766.96 = 1,120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.20x = 2,766.96 × 1,120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.20x = 3,101,540.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,540.80/2,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.75

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