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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.69, 4,023.20 and 832.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.69, 4,023.20 and 832.77 is: 1,249.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.69 : 4,023.20 = 832.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.69/4,023.20 = 832.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.69x = 4,023.20 × 832.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.69x = 3,350,396.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,396.10/2,681.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.36

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