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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.34, 4,144.27 and 1,120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.34, 4,144.27 and 1,120.04 is: 1,680.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.34 : 4,144.27 = 1,120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.34/4,144.27 = 1,120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.34x = 4,144.27 × 1,120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.34x = 4,641,748.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,748.17/2,762.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.37

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