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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.74, 2,767.95 and 1,121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.74, 2,767.95 and 1,121.45 is: 1,547.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.74 : 2,767.95 = 1,121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.74/2,767.95 = 1,121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.74x = 2,767.95 × 1,121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.74x = 3,104,103.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,103.69/2,005.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.61

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