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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.10, 3,942.30 and 680.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.10, 3,942.30 and 680.30 is: 1,020.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.10 : 3,942.30 = 680.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.10/3,942.30 = 680.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.10x = 3,942.30 × 680.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.10x = 2,681,946.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,946.69/2,628.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.49

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