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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.44, 3,626.77 and 686.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.44, 3,626.77 and 686.07 is: 1,029.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.44 : 3,626.77 = 686.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.44/3,626.77 = 686.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.44x = 3,626.77 × 686.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.44x = 2,488,218.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,218.09/2,417.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.28

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