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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.82, 4,022.88 and 1,294.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.82, 4,022.88 and 1,294.29 is: 1,942.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.82 : 4,022.88 = 1,294.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.82/4,022.88 = 1,294.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.82x = 4,022.88 × 1,294.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.82x = 5,206,773.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,206,773.36/2,680.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.24

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