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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.21, 4,454.03 and 1,120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.21, 4,454.03 and 1,120.62 is: 1,681.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.21 : 4,454.03 = 1,120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.21/4,454.03 = 1,120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.21x = 4,454.03 × 1,120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.21x = 4,991,275.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,991,275.10/2,968.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.58

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