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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.66, 4,015.89 and 1,289.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.66, 4,015.89 and 1,289.89 is: 1,932.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.66 : 4,015.89 = 1,289.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.66/4,015.89 = 1,289.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.66x = 4,015.89 × 1,289.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.66x = 5,180,056.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,180,056.35/2,680.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.38

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