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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.70, 4,021.43 and 831.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.70, 4,021.43 and 831.96 is: 1,248.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.70 : 4,021.43 = 831.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.70/4,021.43 = 831.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.70x = 4,021.43 × 831.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.70x = 3,345,675.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,675.53/2,680.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.06

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