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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.76, 3,800.87 and 684.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.76, 3,800.87 and 684.89 is: 1,027.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.76 : 3,800.87 = 684.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.76/3,800.87 = 684.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.76x = 3,800.87 × 684.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.76x = 2,603,177.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,177.85/2,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.40

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