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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.40, 4,020.60 and 732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.40, 4,020.60 and 732.80 is: 1,099.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.40 : 4,020.60 = 732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.40/4,020.60 = 732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.40x = 4,020.60 × 732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.40x = 2,946,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,295.68/2,680.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.20

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