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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.34, 4,021.52 and 1,120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.34, 4,021.52 and 1,120.92 is: 1,681.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.34 : 4,021.52 = 1,120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.34/4,021.52 = 1,120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.34x = 4,021.52 × 1,120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.34x = 4,507,796.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507,796.59/2,681.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.17

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