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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.52, 4,022.40 and 832.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.52, 4,022.40 and 832.68 is: 1,249.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.52 : 4,022.40 = 832.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.52/4,022.40 = 832.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.52x = 4,022.40 × 832.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.52x = 3,349,372.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,372.03/2,681.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.06

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