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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.74, 3,947.13 and 683.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.74, 3,947.13 and 683.82 is: 1,025.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.74 : 3,947.13 = 683.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.74/3,947.13 = 683.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.74x = 3,947.13 × 683.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.74x = 2,699,126.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,126.44/2,631.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.61

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