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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.11, 3,946.34 and 683.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.11, 3,946.34 and 683.26 is: 1,024.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.11 : 3,946.34 = 683.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.11/3,946.34 = 683.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.11x = 3,946.34 × 683.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.11x = 2,696,368.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,368.11/2,631.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.80

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