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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.12, 4,032.12 and 839.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.12, 4,032.12 and 839.01 is: 1,258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.12 : 4,032.12 = 839.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.12/4,032.12 = 839.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.12x = 4,032.12 × 839.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.12x = 3,382,989.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,989.00/2,688.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.50

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