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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.71, 4,099.02 and 680.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.71, 4,099.02 and 680.71 is: 1,021.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.71 : 4,099.02 = 680.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.71/4,099.02 = 680.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.71x = 4,099.02 × 680.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.71x = 2,790,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,243.90/2,732.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.05

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