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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.46, 4,144.98 and 1,120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.46, 4,144.98 and 1,120.14 is: 1,680.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.46 : 4,144.98 = 1,120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.46/4,144.98 = 1,120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.46x = 4,144.98 × 1,120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.46x = 4,642,957.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,642,957.90/2,762.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.73

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