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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.68, 3,947.46 and 683.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.68, 3,947.46 and 683.90 is: 1,025.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.68 : 3,947.46 = 683.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.68/3,947.46 = 683.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.68x = 3,947.46 × 683.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.68x = 2,699,667.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,667.89/2,631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.83

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