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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.02, 3,731.99 and 1,120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.02, 3,731.99 and 1,120.02 is: 1,680.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.02 : 3,731.99 = 1,120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.02/3,731.99 = 1,120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.02x = 3,731.99 × 1,120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.02x = 4,179,903.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,903.44/2,488.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.01

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