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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.60, 4,027.20 and 835.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.60, 4,027.20 and 835.70 is: 1,253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.60 : 4,027.20 = 835.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.60/4,027.20 = 835.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.60x = 4,027.20 × 835.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.60x = 3,365,531.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,531.04/2,684.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.64

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