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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.08, 4,026.68 and 835.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.08, 4,026.68 and 835.44 is: 1,253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.08 : 4,026.68 = 835.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.08/4,026.68 = 835.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.08x = 4,026.68 × 835.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.08x = 3,364,049.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,049.54/2,684.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.33

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