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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.58, 2,767.56 and 1,121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.58, 2,767.56 and 1,121.36 is: 1,547.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.58 : 2,767.56 = 1,121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.58/2,767.56 = 1,121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.58x = 2,767.56 × 1,121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.58x = 3,103,431.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103,431.08/2,005.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.40

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