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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.34, 3,873.42 and 1,120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.34, 3,873.42 and 1,120.49 is: 1,681.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.34 : 3,873.42 = 1,120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.34/3,873.42 = 1,120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.34x = 3,873.42 × 1,120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.34x = 4,340,128.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,340,128.38/2,581.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.35

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