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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.38, 4,098.57 and 680.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.38, 4,098.57 and 680.38 is: 1,020.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.38 : 4,098.57 = 680.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.38/4,098.57 = 680.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.38x = 4,098.57 × 680.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.38x = 2,788,585.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,585.06/2,732.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.57

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