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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.45, 4,021.82 and 1,382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.45, 4,021.82 and 1,382.83 is: 2,074.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.45 : 4,021.82 = 1,382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.45/4,021.82 = 1,382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.45x = 4,021.82 × 1,382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.45x = 5,561,481.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,561,481.57/2,680.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.83

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