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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.51, 4,184.21 and 681.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.51, 4,184.21 and 681.16 is: 1,021.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.51 : 4,184.21 = 681.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.51/4,184.21 = 681.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.51x = 4,184.21 × 681.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.51x = 2,850,095.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,095.56/2,789.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.72

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