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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.22, 3,800 and 684.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.22, 3,800 and 684.36 is: 1,026.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.22 : 3,800 = 684.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.22/3,800 = 684.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.22x = 3,800 × 684.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.22x = 2,600,568
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,568/2,533.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.59

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