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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.89, 3,947.84 and 684.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.89, 3,947.84 and 684.05 is: 1,026.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.89 : 3,947.84 = 684.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.89/3,947.84 = 684.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.89x = 3,947.84 × 684.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.89x = 2,700,499.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,499.36/2,631.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.07

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