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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.13, 3,946.69 and 683.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.13, 3,946.69 and 683.35 is: 1,025.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.13 : 3,946.69 = 683.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.13/3,946.69 = 683.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.13x = 3,946.69 × 683.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.13x = 2,696,970.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,970.61/2,631.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.02

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