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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.13, 3,948.20 and 684.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.13, 3,948.20 and 684.35 is: 1,026.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.13 : 3,948.20 = 684.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.13/3,948.20 = 684.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.13x = 3,948.20 × 684.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.13x = 2,701,950.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,950.67/2,632.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.53

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