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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.02, 4,020.32 and 1,036.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.02, 4,020.32 and 1,036.32 is: 1,554.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.02 : 4,020.32 = 1,036.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.02/4,020.32 = 1,036.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.02x = 4,020.32 × 1,036.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.02x = 4,166,338.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166,338.02/2,680.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.59

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