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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.49, 4,182.69 and 680.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.49, 4,182.69 and 680.14 is: 1,020.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.49 : 4,182.69 = 680.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.49/4,182.69 = 680.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.49x = 4,182.69 × 680.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.49x = 2,844,814.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,814.78/2,788.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.20

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