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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.15, 3,793.79 and 680.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.15, 3,793.79 and 680.46 is: 1,020.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.15 : 3,793.79 = 680.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.15/3,793.79 = 680.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.15x = 3,793.79 × 680.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.15x = 2,581,522.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,522.34/2,529.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.71

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