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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.30, 4,022.44 and 832.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.30, 4,022.44 and 832.29 is: 1,248.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.30 : 4,022.44 = 832.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.30/4,022.44 = 832.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.30x = 4,022.44 × 832.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.30x = 3,347,846.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347,846.73/2,681.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.59

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