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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.13, 4,021.45 and 1,036.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.13, 4,021.45 and 1,036.26 is: 1,554.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.13 : 4,021.45 = 1,036.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.13/4,021.45 = 1,036.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.13x = 4,021.45 × 1,036.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.13x = 4,167,265.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167,265.19/2,680.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.87

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