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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.97, 4,023.73 and 1,122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.97, 4,023.73 and 1,122.66 is: 1,683.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.97 : 4,023.73 = 1,122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.97/4,023.73 = 1,122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.97x = 4,023.73 × 1,122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.97x = 4,517,273.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,273.97/2,682.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.68

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