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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.93, 4,023.27 and 832.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.93, 4,023.27 and 832.70 is: 1,249.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.93 : 4,023.27 = 832.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.93/4,023.27 = 832.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.93x = 4,023.27 × 832.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.93x = 3,350,186.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,186.99/2,681.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.17

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