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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.56, 2,767.86 and 1,121.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.56, 2,767.86 and 1,121.49 is: 1,547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.56 : 2,767.86 = 1,121.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.56/2,767.86 = 1,121.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.56x = 2,767.86 × 1,121.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.56x = 3,104,127.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,127.31/2,005.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.76

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