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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.82, 2,768.10 and 1,121.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.82, 2,768.10 and 1,121.62 is: 1,547.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.82 : 2,768.10 = 1,121.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.82/2,768.10 = 1,121.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.82x = 2,768.10 × 1,121.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.82x = 3,104,756.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,756.32/2,005.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.87

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