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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.29, 4,021.14 and 1,036.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.29, 4,021.14 and 1,036.41 is: 1,554.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.29 : 4,021.14 = 1,036.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.29/4,021.14 = 1,036.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.29x = 4,021.14 × 1,036.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.29x = 4,167,549.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167,549.71/2,680.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.89

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