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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.27, 3,946.95 and 683.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.27, 3,946.95 and 683.42 is: 1,025.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.27 : 3,946.95 = 683.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.27/3,946.95 = 683.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.27x = 3,946.95 × 683.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.27x = 2,697,424.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,424.57/2,631.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.14

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