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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.12, 3,627.06 and 1,119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.12, 3,627.06 and 1,119.88 is: 1,679.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.12 : 3,627.06 = 1,119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.12/3,627.06 = 1,119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.12x = 3,627.06 × 1,119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.12x = 4,061,871.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,871.95/2,419.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.07

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