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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.53, 3,005.55 and 1,128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.53, 3,005.55 and 1,128.46 is: 1,691.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.53 : 3,005.55 = 1,128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.53/3,005.55 = 1,128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.53x = 3,005.55 × 1,128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.53x = 3,391,642.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,642.95/2,005.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.15

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