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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.72, 3,943.24 and 680.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.72, 3,943.24 and 680.96 is: 1,021.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.72 : 3,943.24 = 680.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.72/3,943.24 = 680.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.72x = 3,943.24 × 680.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.72x = 2,685,188.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,188.71/2,628.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.48

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