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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.28, 3,985.86 and 682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.28, 3,985.86 and 682.88 is: 1,024.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.28 : 3,985.86 = 682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.28/3,985.86 = 682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.28x = 3,985.86 × 682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.28x = 2,721,844.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,844.15/2,657.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.30

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