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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.34, 3,628.32 and 1,120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.34, 3,628.32 and 1,120.72 is: 1,681.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.34 : 3,628.32 = 1,120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.34/3,628.32 = 1,120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.34x = 3,628.32 × 1,120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.34x = 4,066,330.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,066,330.79/2,418.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.46

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