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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.05, 2,768.34 and 1,121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.05, 2,768.34 and 1,121.86 is: 1,548.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.05 : 2,768.34 = 1,121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.05/2,768.34 = 1,121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.05x = 2,768.34 × 1,121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.05x = 3,105,689.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,689.91/2,006.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.16

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