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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.63, 4,098.95 and 680.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.63, 4,098.95 and 680.63 is: 1,020.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.63 : 4,098.95 = 680.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.63/4,098.95 = 680.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.63x = 4,098.95 × 680.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.63x = 2,789,844.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,844.44/2,732.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.94

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