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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.02, 3,628.41 and 1,120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.02, 3,628.41 and 1,120.78 is: 1,680.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.02 : 3,628.41 = 1,120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.02/3,628.41 = 1,120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.02x = 3,628.41 × 1,120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.02x = 4,066,649.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,066,649.36/2,420.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.42

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