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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.98, 3,799.25 and 684.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.98, 3,799.25 and 684.08 is: 1,026.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.98 : 3,799.25 = 684.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.98/3,799.25 = 684.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.98x = 3,799.25 × 684.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.98x = 2,598,968.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,968.52/2,532.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.05

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