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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.91, 2,768.27 and 1,121.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.91, 2,768.27 and 1,121.69 is: 1,548.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.91 : 2,768.27 = 1,121.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.91/2,768.27 = 1,121.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.91x = 2,768.27 × 1,121.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.91x = 3,105,142.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,142.09/2,005.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.00

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