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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.88, 4,027.80 and 835.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.88, 4,027.80 and 835.68 is: 1,253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.88 : 4,027.80 = 835.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.88/4,027.80 = 835.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.88x = 4,027.80 × 835.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.88x = 3,365,951.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,951.90/2,684.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.67

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