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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.74, 2,767.68 and 1,121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.74, 2,767.68 and 1,121.58 is: 1,547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.74 : 2,767.68 = 1,121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.74/2,767.68 = 1,121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.74x = 2,767.68 × 1,121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.74x = 3,104,174.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,174.53/2,005.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.65

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