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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.76, 4,019.84 and 831.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.76, 4,019.84 and 831.07 is: 1,246.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.76 : 4,019.84 = 831.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.76/4,019.84 = 831.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.76x = 4,019.84 × 831.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.76x = 3,340,760.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,760.46/2,679.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.67

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