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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.21, 4,027.46 and 1,041.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.21, 4,027.46 and 1,041.89 is: 1,563.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.21 : 4,027.46 = 1,041.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.21/4,027.46 = 1,041.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.21x = 4,027.46 × 1,041.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.21x = 4,196,144.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,144.95/2,684.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.27

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