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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.71, 4,020.83 and 1,200.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.71, 4,020.83 and 1,200.03 is: 1,799.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.71 : 4,020.83 = 1,200.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.71/4,020.83 = 1,200.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.71x = 4,020.83 × 1,200.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.71x = 4,825,110.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825,110.62/2,680.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.94

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