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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.65, 2,767.80 and 1,121.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.65, 2,767.80 and 1,121.46 is: 1,547.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.65 : 2,767.80 = 1,121.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.65/2,767.80 = 1,121.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.65x = 2,767.80 × 1,121.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.65x = 3,103,976.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103,976.99/2,005.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.62

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