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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.17, 4,021.74 and 1,120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.17, 4,021.74 and 1,120.49 is: 1,680.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.17 : 4,021.74 = 1,120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.17/4,021.74 = 1,120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.17x = 4,021.74 × 1,120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.17x = 4,506,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,506,299.34/2,682.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.10

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