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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.15, 3,629.67 and 1,120.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.15, 3,629.67 and 1,120.37 is: 1,680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.15 : 3,629.67 = 1,120.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.15/3,629.67 = 1,120.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.15x = 3,629.67 × 1,120.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.15x = 4,066,573.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,066,573.38/2,420.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.30

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