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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.87, 4,189.27 and 684.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.87, 4,189.27 and 684.52 is: 1,026.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.87 : 4,189.27 = 684.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.87/4,189.27 = 684.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.87x = 4,189.27 × 684.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.87x = 2,867,639.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,639.10/2,792.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.77

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