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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.43, 4,021.29 and 1,360.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.43, 4,021.29 and 1,360.94 is: 2,041.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.43 : 4,021.29 = 1,360.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.43/4,021.29 = 1,360.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.43x = 4,021.29 × 1,360.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.43x = 5,472,714.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,472,714.31/2,680.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.73

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