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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.01, 4,020.06 and 732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.01, 4,020.06 and 732.20 is: 1,098.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.01 : 4,020.06 = 732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.01/4,020.06 = 732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.01x = 4,020.06 × 732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.01x = 2,943,467.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,467.83/2,680.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.31

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