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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.91, 2,768.18 and 1,121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.91, 2,768.18 and 1,121.76 is: 1,548.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.91 : 2,768.18 = 1,121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.91/2,768.18 = 1,121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.91x = 2,768.18 × 1,121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.91x = 3,105,227.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,227.99/2,005.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.04

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