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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.56, 4,020.38 and 732.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.56, 4,020.38 and 732.30 is: 1,098.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.56 : 4,020.38 = 732.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.56/4,020.38 = 732.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.56x = 4,020.38 × 732.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.56x = 2,944,124.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,124.27/2,680.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.32

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