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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.02, 4,028.49 and 836.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.02, 4,028.49 and 836.52 is: 1,254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.02 : 4,028.49 = 836.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.02/4,028.49 = 836.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.02x = 4,028.49 × 836.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.02x = 3,369,912.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,912.45/2,686.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.61

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