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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.78, 3,794.67 and 680.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.78, 3,794.67 and 680.85 is: 1,021.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.78 : 3,794.67 = 680.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.78/3,794.67 = 680.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.78x = 3,794.67 × 680.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.78x = 2,583,601.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,601.07/2,529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.28

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