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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.75, 3,007.40 and 688.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.75, 3,007.40 and 688.64 is: 1,033.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.75 : 3,007.40 = 688.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.75/3,007.40 = 688.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.75x = 3,007.40 × 688.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.75x = 2,070,997.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,997.46/2,004.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.05

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