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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.55, 4,020.18 and 831.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.55, 4,020.18 and 831.03 is: 1,246.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.55 : 4,020.18 = 831.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.55/4,020.18 = 831.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.55x = 4,020.18 × 831.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.55x = 3,340,890.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,890.19/2,679.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.81

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