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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.74, 4,022.79 and 832.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.74, 4,022.79 and 832.61 is: 1,248.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.74 : 4,022.79 = 832.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.74/4,022.79 = 832.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.74x = 4,022.79 × 832.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.74x = 3,349,415.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,415.18/2,681.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.97

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