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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.24, 3,943.38 and 681.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.24, 3,943.38 and 681.32 is: 1,021.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.24 : 3,943.38 = 681.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.24/3,943.38 = 681.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.24x = 3,943.38 × 681.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.24x = 2,686,703.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686,703.66/2,629.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.86

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