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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.40, 4,022.48 and 832.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.40, 4,022.48 and 832.67 is: 1,249.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.40 : 4,022.48 = 832.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.40/4,022.48 = 832.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.40x = 4,022.48 × 832.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.40x = 3,349,398.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,398.42/2,681.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.12

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