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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.90, 4,147.35 and 1,120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.90, 4,147.35 and 1,120.60 is: 1,680.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.90 : 4,147.35 = 1,120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.90/4,147.35 = 1,120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.90x = 4,147.35 × 1,120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.90x = 4,647,520.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,647,520.41/2,764.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.90

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