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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.68, 3,528.53 and 686.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.68, 3,528.53 and 686.81 is: 1,030.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.68 : 3,528.53 = 686.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.68/3,528.53 = 686.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.68x = 3,528.53 × 686.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.68x = 2,423,437.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,437.65/2,352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.08

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