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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.28, 4,099.88 and 681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.28, 4,099.88 and 681.28 is: 1,021.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.28 : 4,099.88 = 681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.28/4,099.88 = 681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.28x = 4,099.88 × 681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.28x = 2,793,166.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,166.25/2,733.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.91

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