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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.93, 4,016.23 and 1,120.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.93, 4,016.23 and 1,120.13 is: 1,679.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.93 : 4,016.23 = 1,120.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.93/4,016.23 = 1,120.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.93x = 4,016.23 × 1,120.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.93x = 4,498,691.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,691.89/2,678.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.29

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