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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.08, 4,020.66 and 831.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.08, 4,020.66 and 831.42 is: 1,247.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.08 : 4,020.66 = 831.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.08/4,020.66 = 831.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.08x = 4,020.66 × 831.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.08x = 3,342,857.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,857.14/2,680.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.30

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