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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.85, 4,453.33 and 1,120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.85, 4,453.33 and 1,120.84 is: 1,681.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.85 : 4,453.33 = 1,120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.85/4,453.33 = 1,120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.85x = 4,453.33 × 1,120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.85x = 4,991,458.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,991,458.56/2,968.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.28

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