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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.97, 3,944.96 and 682.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.97, 3,944.96 and 682.17 is: 1,023.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.97 : 3,944.96 = 682.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.97/3,944.96 = 682.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.97x = 3,944.96 × 682.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.97x = 2,691,129.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,129.95/2,629.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.26

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