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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.95, 4,021.38 and 1,120.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.95, 4,021.38 and 1,120.10 is: 1,680.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.95 : 4,021.38 = 1,120.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.95/4,021.38 = 1,120.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.95x = 4,021.38 × 1,120.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.95x = 4,504,327.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,327.63/2,679.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.75

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