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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.63, 4,023.63 and 834.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.63, 4,023.63 and 834.21 is: 1,251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.63 : 4,023.63 = 834.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.63/4,023.63 = 834.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.63x = 4,023.63 × 834.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.63x = 3,356,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,552.38/2,682.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.22

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