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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.03, 3,799.81 and 684.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.03, 3,799.81 and 684.16 is: 1,026.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.03 : 3,799.81 = 684.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.03/3,799.81 = 684.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.03x = 3,799.81 × 684.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.03x = 2,599,678.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,678.01/2,533.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.31

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