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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.93, 3,943.41 and 681.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.93, 3,943.41 and 681.29 is: 1,021.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.93 : 3,943.41 = 681.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.93/3,943.41 = 681.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.93x = 3,943.41 × 681.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.93x = 2,686,598.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686,598.31/2,628.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.93

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