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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.76, 2,973.87 and 684.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.76, 2,973.87 and 684.24 is: 1,026.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.76 : 2,973.87 = 684.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.76/2,973.87 = 684.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.76x = 2,973.87 × 684.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.76x = 2,034,840.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,840.81/1,982.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.27

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