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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.28, 3,945.42 and 682.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.28, 3,945.42 and 682.32 is: 1,023.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.28 : 3,945.42 = 682.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.28/3,945.42 = 682.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.28x = 3,945.42 × 682.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.28x = 2,692,038.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,038.97/2,630.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.48

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