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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.24, 3,142.56 and 1,120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.24, 3,142.56 and 1,120.32 is: 1,681.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.24 : 3,142.56 = 1,120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.24/3,142.56 = 1,120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.24x = 3,142.56 × 1,120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.24x = 3,520,672.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,672.82/2,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.12

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