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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.79, 4,025.82 and 1,041.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.79, 4,025.82 and 1,041.81 is: 1,562.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.79 : 4,025.82 = 1,041.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.79/4,025.82 = 1,041.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.79x = 4,025.82 × 1,041.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.79x = 4,194,142.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,142.14/2,684.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.18

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