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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.32, 3,627.96 and 1,120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.32, 3,627.96 and 1,120.72 is: 1,679.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.32 : 3,627.96 = 1,120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.32/3,627.96 = 1,120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.32x = 3,627.96 × 1,120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.32x = 4,065,927.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065,927.33/2,420.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.91

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