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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.37, 3,948.54 and 684.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.37, 3,948.54 and 684.56 is: 1,026.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.37 : 3,948.54 = 684.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.37/3,948.54 = 684.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.37x = 3,948.54 × 684.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.37x = 2,703,019.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,019.85/2,632.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.84

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