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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.63, 4,021.35 and 949.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.63, 4,021.35 and 949.12 is: 1,423.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.63 : 4,021.35 = 949.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.63/4,021.35 = 949.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.63x = 4,021.35 × 949.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.63x = 3,816,743.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,743.71/2,680.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.82

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