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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.86, 4,020.93 and 1,120.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.86, 4,020.93 and 1,120.17 is: 1,680.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.86 : 4,020.93 = 1,120.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.86/4,020.93 = 1,120.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.86x = 4,020.93 × 1,120.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.86x = 4,504,140.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,140.24/2,679.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.74

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