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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.66, 2,767.83 and 1,121.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.66, 2,767.83 and 1,121.48 is: 1,547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.66 : 2,767.83 = 1,121.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.66/2,767.83 = 1,121.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.66x = 2,767.83 × 1,121.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.66x = 3,104,058.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,058.32/2,005.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.65

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