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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.38, 3,799.51 and 684.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.38, 3,799.51 and 684.04 is: 1,025.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.38 : 3,799.51 = 684.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.38/3,799.51 = 684.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.38x = 3,799.51 × 684.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.38x = 2,599,016.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,016.82/2,533.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.91

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