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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.52, 4,140.70 and 680.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.52, 4,140.70 and 680.51 is: 1,020.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.52 : 4,140.70 = 680.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.52/4,140.70 = 680.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.52x = 4,140.70 × 680.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.52x = 2,817,787.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817,787.76/2,760.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.75

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