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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.81, 2,767.92 and 1,121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.81, 2,767.92 and 1,121.45 is: 1,547.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.81 : 2,767.92 = 1,121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.81/2,767.92 = 1,121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.81x = 2,767.92 × 1,121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.81x = 3,104,072.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,072.15/2,005.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.54

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