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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.44, 4,020.12 and 1,037.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.44, 4,020.12 and 1,037.22 is: 1,555.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.44 : 4,020.12 = 1,037.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.44/4,020.12 = 1,037.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.44x = 4,020.12 × 1,037.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.44x = 4,169,748.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,748.87/2,680.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.62

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