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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.14, 4,020.60 and 948.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.14, 4,020.60 and 948.62 is: 1,423.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.14 : 4,020.60 = 948.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.14/4,020.60 = 948.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.14x = 4,020.60 × 948.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.14x = 3,814,021.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,021.57/2,680.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.07

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