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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.49, 4,020.71 and 926.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.49, 4,020.71 and 926.78 is: 1,390.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.49 : 4,020.71 = 926.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.49/4,020.71 = 926.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.49x = 4,020.71 × 926.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.49x = 3,726,288.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,288.88/2,680.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.15

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