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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.75, 4,020.63 and 732.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.75, 4,020.63 and 732.70 is: 1,098.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.75 : 4,020.63 = 732.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.75/4,020.63 = 732.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.75x = 4,020.63 × 732.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.75x = 2,945,915.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,915.60/2,680.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.91

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