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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.43, 2,767.50 and 1,121.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.43, 2,767.50 and 1,121.31 is: 1,547.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.43 : 2,767.50 = 1,121.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.43/2,767.50 = 1,121.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.43x = 2,767.50 × 1,121.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.43x = 3,103,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103,225.43/2,005.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.42

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