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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.50, 4,020.75 and 949.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.50, 4,020.75 and 949.14 is: 1,423.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.50 : 4,020.75 = 949.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.50/4,020.75 = 949.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.50x = 4,020.75 × 949.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.50x = 3,816,254.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,254.66/2,680.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.71

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