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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.59, 4,140.89 and 680.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.59, 4,140.89 and 680.64 is: 1,020.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.59 : 4,140.89 = 680.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.59/4,140.89 = 680.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.59x = 4,140.89 × 680.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.59x = 2,818,455.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,455.37/2,760.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.96

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