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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.63, 4,022.48 and 832.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.63, 4,022.48 and 832.74 is: 1,249.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.63 : 4,022.48 = 832.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.63/4,022.48 = 832.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.63x = 4,022.48 × 832.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.63x = 3,349,680.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,680.00/2,681.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.12

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