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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.50, 4,020.39 and 1,035.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.50, 4,020.39 and 1,035.78 is: 1,553.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.50 : 4,020.39 = 1,035.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.50/4,020.39 = 1,035.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.50x = 4,020.39 × 1,035.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.50x = 4,164,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,239.55/2,680.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.53

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