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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.88, 3,007.75 and 688.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.88, 3,007.75 and 688.53 is: 1,032.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.88 : 3,007.75 = 688.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.88/3,007.75 = 688.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.88x = 3,007.75 × 688.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.88x = 2,070,926.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,926.11/2,004.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.94

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