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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.50, 4,022.37 and 1,141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.50, 4,022.37 and 1,141.50 is: 1,712.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.50 : 4,022.37 = 1,141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.50/4,022.37 = 1,141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.50x = 4,022.37 × 1,141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.50x = 4,591,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591,535.36/2,680.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.94

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