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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.38, 3,630.06 and 1,120.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.38, 3,630.06 and 1,120.05 is: 1,680.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.38 : 3,630.06 = 1,120.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.38/3,630.06 = 1,120.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.38x = 3,630.06 × 1,120.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.38x = 4,065,848.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065,848.70/2,419.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.53

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