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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.74, 4,021.65 and 925.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.74, 4,021.65 and 925.81 is: 1,388.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.74 : 4,021.65 = 925.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.74/4,021.65 = 925.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.74x = 4,021.65 × 925.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.74x = 3,723,280.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,280.84/2,680.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.90

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