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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.29, 4,019.63 and 1,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.29, 4,019.63 and 1,036.44 is: 1,554.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.29 : 4,019.63 = 1,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.29/4,019.63 = 1,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.29x = 4,019.63 × 1,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.29x = 4,166,100.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166,100.14/2,680.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.35

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