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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.56, 2,767.71 and 1,121.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.56, 2,767.71 and 1,121.43 is: 1,547.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.56 : 2,767.71 = 1,121.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.56/2,767.71 = 1,121.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.56x = 2,767.71 × 1,121.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.56x = 3,103,793.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103,793.03/2,005.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.59

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