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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.36, 4,023.14 and 1,294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.36, 4,023.14 and 1,294.68 is: 1,943.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.36 : 4,023.14 = 1,294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.36/4,023.14 = 1,294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.36x = 4,023.14 × 1,294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.36x = 5,208,687.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,208,687.51/2,680.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.28

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