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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.39, 4,022.09 and 832.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.39, 4,022.09 and 832.46 is: 1,248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.39 : 4,022.09 = 832.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.39/4,022.09 = 832.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.39x = 4,022.09 × 832.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.39x = 3,348,204.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348,204.77/2,681.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.68

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