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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.22, 4,020.33 and 732.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.22, 4,020.33 and 732.43 is: 1,098.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.22 : 4,020.33 = 732.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.22/4,020.33 = 732.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.22x = 4,020.33 × 732.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.22x = 2,944,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,610.30/2,680.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.65

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