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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.61, 3,948.59 and 684.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.61, 3,948.59 and 684.77 is: 1,027.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.61 : 3,948.59 = 684.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.61/3,948.59 = 684.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.61x = 3,948.59 × 684.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.61x = 2,703,852.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,852.81/2,632.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.06

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