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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.52, 3,626.46 and 686.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.52, 3,626.46 and 686.28 is: 1,029.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.52 : 3,626.46 = 686.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.52/3,626.46 = 686.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.52x = 3,626.46 × 686.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.52x = 2,488,766.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,766.97/2,417.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.47

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