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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.88, 4,277.88 and 1,120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.88, 4,277.88 and 1,120.50 is: 1,680.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.88 : 4,277.88 = 1,120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.88/4,277.88 = 1,120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.88x = 4,277.88 × 1,120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.88x = 4,793,364.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,793,364.54/2,851.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.78

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