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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.83, 2,767.95 and 1,121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.83, 2,767.95 and 1,121.58 is: 1,547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.83 : 2,767.95 = 1,121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.83/2,767.95 = 1,121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.83x = 2,767.95 × 1,121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.83x = 3,104,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,477.36/2,005.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.73

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