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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.92, 4,022.16 and 949.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.92, 4,022.16 and 949.68 is: 1,424.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.92 : 4,022.16 = 949.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.92/4,022.16 = 949.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.92x = 4,022.16 × 949.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.92x = 3,819,764.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,764.91/2,680.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.80

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