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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.06, 4,453.79 and 1,120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.06, 4,453.79 and 1,120.12 is: 1,680.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.06 : 4,453.79 = 1,120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.06/4,453.79 = 1,120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.06x = 4,453.79 × 1,120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.06x = 4,988,762.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,988,762.52/2,969.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.25

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