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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.90, 4,022.50 and 1,121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.90, 4,022.50 and 1,121.27 is: 1,682.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.90 : 4,022.50 = 1,121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.90/4,022.50 = 1,121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.90x = 4,022.50 × 1,121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.90x = 4,510,282.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,282.86/2,680.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.38

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