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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.08, 3,943.62 and 681.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.08, 3,943.62 and 681.23 is: 1,021.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.08 : 3,943.62 = 681.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.08/3,943.62 = 681.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.08x = 3,943.62 × 681.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.08x = 2,686,522.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686,522.11/2,629.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.85

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