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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.48, 3,900.86 and 1,120.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.48, 3,900.86 and 1,120.70 is: 1,680.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.48 : 3,900.86 = 1,120.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.48/3,900.86 = 1,120.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.48x = 3,900.86 × 1,120.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.48x = 4,371,702.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,371,702.15/2,601.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.46

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