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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.50, 4,020.96 and 1,140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.50, 4,020.96 and 1,140.50 is: 1,711.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.50 : 4,020.96 = 1,140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.50/4,020.96 = 1,140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.50x = 4,020.96 × 1,140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.50x = 4,585,904.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585,904.88/2,679.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.48

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