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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.33, 4,026.26 and 835.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.33, 4,026.26 and 835.41 is: 1,253.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.33 : 4,026.26 = 835.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.33/4,026.26 = 835.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.33x = 4,026.26 × 835.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.33x = 3,363,579.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,579.96/2,684.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.04

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