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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.43, 4,026.48 and 836.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.43, 4,026.48 and 836.02 is: 1,253.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.43 : 4,026.48 = 836.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.43/4,026.48 = 836.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.43x = 4,026.48 × 836.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.43x = 3,366,217.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,217.81/2,685.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.51

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