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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.98, 3,947.98 and 684.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.98, 3,947.98 and 684.19 is: 1,026.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.98 : 3,947.98 = 684.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.98/3,947.98 = 684.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.98x = 3,947.98 × 684.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.98x = 2,701,156.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,156.86/2,631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.28

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