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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680, 4,018.28 and 1,119.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680, 4,018.28 and 1,119.59 is: 1,678.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680 : 4,018.28 = 1,119.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680/4,018.28 = 1,119.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680x = 4,018.28 × 1,119.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680x = 4,498,800.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,800.42/2,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.66

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