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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.56, 3,067.24 and 1,120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.56, 3,067.24 and 1,120.80 is: 1,680.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.56 : 3,067.24 = 1,120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.56/3,067.24 = 1,120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.56x = 3,067.24 × 1,120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.56x = 3,437,762.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,762.59/2,045.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.60

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