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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.60, 3,007.16 and 688.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.60, 3,007.16 and 688.62 is: 1,033.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.60 : 3,007.16 = 688.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.60/3,007.16 = 688.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.60x = 3,007.16 × 688.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.60x = 2,070,787.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,787.08/2,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.02

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