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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.63, 3,629.73 and 1,123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.63, 3,629.73 and 1,123.01 is: 1,683.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.63 : 3,629.73 = 1,123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.63/3,629.73 = 1,123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.63x = 3,629.73 × 1,123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.63x = 4,076,223.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,223.09/2,420.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.95

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