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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.05, 3,393.78 and 680.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.05, 3,393.78 and 680.83 is: 1,021.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.05 : 3,393.78 = 680.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.05/3,393.78 = 680.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.05x = 3,393.78 × 680.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.05x = 2,310,587.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,587.24/2,262.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.46

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