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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.29, 4,264.85 and 1,681.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.29, 4,264.85 and 1,681.34 is: 2,521.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.29 : 4,264.85 = 1,681.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.29/4,264.85 = 1,681.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.29x = 4,264.85 × 1,681.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.29x = 7,170,677.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,170,677.76/2,843.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,521.97

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