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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.36, 4,020.54 and 732.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.36, 4,020.54 and 732.58 is: 1,098.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.36 : 4,020.54 = 732.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.36/4,020.54 = 732.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.36x = 4,020.54 × 732.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.36x = 2,945,367.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,367.19/2,680.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.87

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